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B.C. provincial park evacuated, RCMP appeal for information on Squamish wildfire

  • The Dryden Creek wildfire burned out of control near Squamish, B.C., prompting evacuation alerts and a local state of emergency as of June 13, 2025.
  • The fire started on a bike trail on Monday around 4 p.m. and was suspected to be human caused, triggering a police investigation and an RCMP appeal for information.
  • Firefighters deployed five helicopters and about 50 wildland and local crews to protect homes, install structural protection, and contain the blaze that grew to 54 hectares by Thursday.
  • According to Aaron Foote, who leads Squamish Fire Rescue, the overnight efforts to control the fire progressed well, aerial water drops became more effective as visibility improved, and the community demonstrated remarkable support for the firefighting teams.
  • The wildfire remains a concern as evacuations continue and command shifts to B.C. Wildfire Service, while upcoming rain could aid suppression but fire behaviour might increase with a warming trend.
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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 above the community where a local state of emergency was declared this week.

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The Squamish Reporter broke the news in on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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