Kamloops News'Like a hurricane': Clinton residents flee for their lives from wildfireWildfire 'Like a hurricane'Firefighting crews conduct ignition operations in response to the Fiftynine Creek wildfire northwest of Clinton, B.C., in this handout photo, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout, BC Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) Click here to view gallery Photo: The Canadian PressPhoto: The Canadian PressWhen the flames advanced on the B.C. The BC Wildfire Service said ground crews were forced to retreat on Friday, so aggressive was the blaze. The BC Wildfire Service said the fire had pushed past containment efforts on its southwest flank, with aggressive fire behaviour. The BC Wildfire Service said protecting structures around Boston Bar was the priority as firefighting efforts continued there.