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Evacuation Alert Rescind for Paradise Valley
April 19, 2020 9:00 AMThe District of Squamish has been advised by BC Wildfire Service that the Magee Road wildfire (Fire V30076) no longer poses a potential danger for those… Read More
Magee Road Fire Update - April 18, 10:26 a.m.
The BC Wildfire Service has posted its morning update on the #MageeRoadFire at the link below. The fire is now 35% contained. Read More
Small brush fire near Stawamus School quickly extinguished; public urged to be extra vigilant in dry conditions
Squamish Fire Rescue and local civilians responded quickly this afternoon to a brush fire near Stawamus Elementary School. Read More
Campfire ban now in effect throughout the District of Squamish
Effective immediately, all campfires within the District of Squamish are prohibited, even if under 50 centimetres in diameter, and even if a current permit exists. Read More
Magee Road Fire Update - April 17, 9:50 a.m.
BC Wildfire Service Update: new mapping has been done of the fire. While bigger - it doesn't mean the fire has grown; it is just more accurately mapped. Read More
Site preparation work underway for temporary emergency and transitional housing project
Site preparation work is underway at X̱wún̓eḵw Park on Loggers Lane between Victoria and Main Streets for a new temporary emergency and transitional housing project that will provide 49 temporary… Read More
MAGEE ROAD FIRE UPDATE - District of Squamish
Paradise Valley residents remain on evacuation alert tonight, however the BC Wildfire Service reported this afternoon that there was no growth of the fire and the fire behaviour is low. Read More
Open burning restricted as of April 16 at noon
Effective at noon on Thursday, April 16, most open burning activities are prohibited throughout British Columbia to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires. Read More
Squamish Valley Fire Update - April 16, 9:06 a.m.
The Squamish RCMP issued the following statement regarding a fire burning in the Upper Squamish Valley:Squamish Valley Fire update for April 16th, 2020 - Joint Release with RCMP, SLRD, and DOS, Sea to… Read More
Paradise Valley in the District of Squamish on Evacuation Alert due to wildfire in Squamish Valley
The District of Squamish has declared a state of local emergency to respond to a wildland interface fire originating in the Upper Squamish Valley, within the Squamish Lillooet Regional District… Read More