Wildfires near Boston Bar in British Columbia are facing heightened challenges due to erratic winds and the threat of dry lightning, according to the B.C.Wildfire Service.Environment Canada reports temperatures in the area reached 38°C, with a chance of lightning, exacerbating the danger for firefighters.The service has shifted tactics to prioritize structure defence and protection for crews, moving away from active fire flanks.

Evacuation orders were issued for the Boston Bar townsite after fires grew more aggressive overnight, with 195 properties included in the latest order.Highway 1 between Boston Bar and Lytton is closed to non-local traffic.Evacuees describe the scene as a 'mountain disappearing in front of our eyes,' with trees burning like 'Q-Tips doused in gasoline.' A motel owner noted thick smoke making breathing difficult, while firefighters are being housed at nearby facilities.The Brunswick complex, combining two fires, remains unstable, with dry lightning and little rain forecast.Evacuees are advised to head south via Highway 1 or follow first responder directions.There are currently 35 wildfires in B.C., 18 of which started in the last 24 hours, with 13 linked to lightning and 16 suspected human-caused.The article highlights the community's anxiety and the ongoing efforts to manage the crisis.