Overview

• The Dryden Creek fire near Squamish expanded from roughly half a hectare on Monday to over 20 hectares by Wednesday, putting flames within 40 metres of some residences.
• Squamish’s mayor declared a local state of emergency on June 10, and evacuation alerts remain in effect for Brackendale, Tantalus Road and Skyridge, though no mandatory orders have been issued.
• The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is believed to be human-caused, and the District of Squamish has pinpointed its origin between Dowad Drive and Depot Road east of Highway 99.
• Firefighters are deploying air and ground resources—including at least two water-bucketing helicopters and sprinkler systems around threatened properties—to protect homes and infrastructure.
• Smoke from the fire has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue special air-quality statements for Howe Sound and adjacent areas, cautioning residents about poor air quality and reduced visibility.