Squamish Wildfire

• As wildfire burns, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw wants no visitors in backcountry this weekend

  A Squamish Nation councillor said visitors will “most likely” be turned away this weekend if they try to head into the backcountry.

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  May 19, 2023
  
• Wildfire burning north of Squamish closes nearby campsite

  The Cat Lake fire was first reported Tuesday morning and was about .1 of a hectare in size by midday, according to the Coastal Fire Centre.

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  May 16, 2023
  
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• 15-hectare wildfire burning out of control on Squamish River FSR

  The wildfire is suspected to be human-caused and officials are urging the public to use caution and care when in backcountry recreational areas.

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  May 14, 2023
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• Good progress made on the Mill Creek fire burning near Squamish

  The District of Squamish said progress made on the fire, which is on the west side of Howe Sound and south of Squamish, overnight was good.

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  Jul 21, 2021
• Evacuation order lifted for residents forced to flee Squamish Valley wildfire

  The Magee Road wildfire, which is now 50 per cent contained, damaged structures on three properties in the area, the regional district confirmed.

  Apr 19, 2020
• Squamish Valley wildfire now 50% contained as crews continue to battle blaze

  The wildfire remains at 203 hectares in size, with no growth detected overnight.

  Apr 18, 2020
• Crews continue to battle B.C.’s first major wildfire of 2020 near Squamish

  Several areas of the Upper Squamish Valley remain on evacuation order while others are on evacuation alert.

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  Apr 17, 2020
• Squamish Valley wildfire leads to evacuations, local state of emergency

  "The fire is quick moving and the conditions are dry," said police in a media release.

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Squamish Valley wildfire believed to be caused by humans grows to 15 hectares

  "Typically, we would be expecting no fires at this point and we did have five starts just last week, and they were all human-caused."

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  Apr 2, 2019
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• B.C. crews battle suspected human-caused wildfire in Squamish Valley

  The fire, 0.5 hectares in size, follows two weekend wildfires in the Shuswap region — and a particularly dry March.

  Apr 1, 2019