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Squamish Fire Incident Public Information Update
ISSUED BY VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH, BC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, SQUAMISH TERMINALS (SQUAMISH, BC) – A series of environmental and health protection actions are well underway by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the… Read More
Stawamus Chief in Squamish rock slide
(SQUAMISH, BC, April 19 1 p. m. ) - A rock slide has occurred on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish at approximately 11:50 a. m. Sunday morning, April 19. Read More
VCH recommending playground equipment in plume zone be hosed
Vancouver Coastal Health is recommending all playground equipment and outdoor toys directly downwind of the smoke plume zone be hosed down with water. Read More
#SquamishFire Update, close of day 3 - water restrictions lifted by District of Squamish, Air Quality Advisory remains in effect
District of Squamish Operations has lifted the Stage 4 water restriction that has been in place since Friday morning. Read More
Air Quality Advisory remains in effect due to continued fire suppression efforts
#SquamishFire Update – Saturday, April 18, 2015The Ministry of Environment is maintaining the Air Quality Advisory that was issued Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. Read More
Air Quality Advisory and open burning restrictions in effect for Squamish
The Ministry of Environment has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Squamish because of high concentrations of fine particulates (related to smoke from an ongoing structural fire) that are expected… Read More
Stage 4 water restrictions in place to support Squamish fire fighting efforts
To support the Squamish firefighting effort, Stage 4 water restrictions are now in effect. Read More
Squamish air quality has improved, though conditions continue to be monitored
Update: (Friday, April 17, 7 a. m. ) Air quality in Squamish has improved this morning. Read More
Air Quality Testing Underway In Squamish
The District of Squamish has called in resources from the Province to assist with air quality testing in the wake of the Squamish Terminals fire. Read More
Fire at the Squamish Terminals - Shelter in Place Alert Issued
Updated (9:55 p. m. ) Fire update: the Vancouver Fire Boat is now on scene and Squamish Fire Rescue is reporting that the fire is 80% contained. Read More