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Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and ...
The Canadian Press on MSN4h
Squamish wildfire fight helped by cooler weather, but emergency remains
The District of Squamish says the Dryden Creek wildfire has stayed steady at 0.6 square kilometres in size since Friday, and could be considered held in the coming days.
‘Fire everywhere’: Squamish wildfire burns within 40 feet of home
Homeowner Gavin Singh said they woke up and saw 'fire everywhere' as the Dryden Creek wildfire came dangerously close to the ...
Vancouver Sun on MSN9h
B.C. climate news: Wildfire near Squamish closes provincial park | B.C. heat wave sets records | May was second hottest on record globally
Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 9 to June 15, 2025.
Burnaby Now1d
BC Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain
A fire that has been burning out of control as it threatened Squamish, B.C., this week is expected to be declared "held" in ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause
The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents, as an out-of-control wildfire burns in hills ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
Squamish, B.C., reports progress in fire fight, as northeast hopes for rain
There's optimism from firefighters and local authorities as crews battle blazes in opposite corners of British Columbia ...
The Vancouver Sun on MSN3d
B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubles in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubled in size overnight Tuesday, while residents remain on ...
The Vancouver Sun1d
Squamish reports progress in fire fight, as northeast B.C. hopes for rain
The Squamish Fire Rescue chief, Aaron Foote, told the briefing that extra groundcrews and another helicopter had arrived to help the fight. The district had earlier said on social media that a Black ...
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Update: Squamish wildfire has grown to 59.5 hectares
If you have information, contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100. The current Air Quality Health Index is at 3, or low risk. To see the direction of the wildfire smoke, go to Firesmoke.ca.
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Update: Squamish RCMP seek information on cause of wildfire
Squamish RCMP is asking anyone with information on the cause of the Dryden Creek wildfire to come forward to help in the officers’ investigation. Mounties say on June 9 at about 5:30 p.m ...