Two of three wildfires threatening Boston Bar, B.C., and surrounding areas have merged, creating a fire complex covering over 264 square kilometers.The B.C.

Wildfire Service confirmed the Anderson Creek fire has merged with the southern edge of the Ainslie Creek fire, while the Brunswick Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control, encircling the community.

Over 450 properties are under evacuation orders, but some residents have refused to leave, prompting warnings from the Fraser Valley Regional District that such actions violate the law and endanger lives.Evacuees described the rapid spread of flames, with one witness noting half a mountain was on fire within hours.Authorities are prioritizing community protection, actively defending structures and patrolling for hotspots.The region faces aggressive fire behavior due to hot, dry weather and gusty winds, with over 100 wildfires burning across B.C., including the Fiftynine Creek fire northwest of Clinton.Scientists link worsening wildfire seasons to climate change, highlighting ongoing drought and higher temperatures as key factors.