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Dryden Creek Wildfire Held and Evacuation Alerts Partially Lifted in Squamish

The fire remains contained at 0.6 square kilometres with authorities probing its suspected human origin.

Signage is placed on the road leading to Alice Lake Provincial Park after an evacuation order was issued due to the Dryden Creek wildfire, north of Squamish, B.C., on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
The Dryden Creek Wildfire, just north of Squamish, B.C. is seen in this handout image on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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The Dryden Creek wildfire is B.C.'s smallest, but it was deemed a high priority for its proximity to the town of Squamish.

Overview

  • The BC Wildfire Service reclassified the Dryden Creek blaze as “being held,” meaning it is expected to stay within its current 0.6 square kilometre perimeter.
  • Evacuation alerts for properties on Tantalus Road north of Dowad Drive and the Skyridge subdivision were rescinded on June 16 after conditions improved.
  • A state of local emergency remains in effect in Squamish and evacuation alerts persist for areas along Depot Road.
  • Firefighting efforts involve 65 wildland firefighters supported by five helicopters, one piece of heavy equipment, and Squamish Fire Rescue crews.
  • Squamish RCMP has launched a probe into the suspected human-caused wildfire and is appealing to the public for information.