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Evacuation alerts lifted, while one evacuation order remains as Dryden Creek wildfire continues to be under control.
Evacuation alerts lifted, while one evacuation order remains as Dryden Creek wildfire continues to be under control.
Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford told Global News there were calmer winds overnight, which was positive, and the fire remains just over 14 hectares in size.
Squamish wildfire update: Local state of emergency extended to July 21. Evacuation alerts lifted, while one evacuation order remains as Dryden Creek wildfire continues to be under control.
The district said windy conditions led to some growth on the fire's north flank on Wednesday but containment lines on the south and southwest flanks are holding.
An out-of-control wildfire near Squamish, B.C., has nearly tripled in size to 59 hectares and forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park.
The BC Wildfire Service announced the fire was being held, meaning the fire is expected to remain within its current perimeter based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, on ...
Homeowner Gavin Singh said they woke up and saw 'fire everywhere' as the Dryden Creek wildfire came dangerously close to the property.
The Squamish wildfire has reached 14.4 hectares. It still remains out of control. The District says that the increase in size reflects growth away from the community along a west-facing cliff.
Squamish Fire Rescue said an update on the current situation is expected later in the day on June 10. This story will be updated throughout the day. State of Emergency . The District of Squamish is ...
An air tanker drops fire retardant on the Dryden Creek fire near Squamish, BC, hours after the fire started on Monday, June 9. Photo by Jillian A. Brown. Just before 4 p.m. on June 9, three ...