9 h. ago Evacuation order issued for two properties near Squamish wildfire

The properties could be exposed to danger trees and rockfall, said the District of Squamish

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41 h. ago Wildfire updates: Marten Beach on evacuation alert | Blaze near Squamish being held | Sask. officials hunt arsonists

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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60 h. ago 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.

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63 h. ago Wildfire menacing Squamish appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions

B.C. Wildfire Service anticipates reclassifying the blaze as being held in the coming days.

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63 h. ago Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

B.C. Wildfire Service anticipates reclassifying the blaze as being held in the coming days.

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64 h. ago Squamish is open for business, but wants visitors to act responsibly

Tourism Squamish has heard anecdotally about visitors concerned about the wildfire, but said that overall, the town is open to tourism. Whistler says it's open too.

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65 h. ago 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.

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3 d. ago ‘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 property.

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4 d. ago Squamish wildfire balloons to 54 hectares, containment lines holding

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.

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5 d. ago Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows

In an online advisory, BC Parks says all visitors should evacuate the park immediately and stay out of the area until further notice.

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5 d. ago Squamish residents on edge as wildfire grows to more than 20 hectares

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.

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5 d. ago B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubles in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread

Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.

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5 d. ago B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish quadruples in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread

Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.

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6 d. ago Squamish residents on evacuation alert not panicking yet as wildfire looms

Residents near the Dryden Creek fire have bags packed, ready to go at a moment's notice. Read more.

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6 d. ago Squamish wildfire prompts evacuation alert in Brackendale area

The Dryden Creek wildfire is burning in the forest above several homes in the Skyridge area between Dowad Drive and Depot Road, east of Highway 99.

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2 w. ago Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.’s Peace River region

DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an evacuation order for properties threatened by an out-of-control wildfire. The province’s emergency information service said Thursday afternoon that the Kiskatinaw River fire south of Dawson Creek, measuring about 1,100 hectares, poses a threat to human life. The evacuation order was […]

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