Dryden Creek Wildfire Update

The Dryden Creek Wildfire remained stable and did not grow today with cool, cloudy conditions supporting less intense fire behaviour.  

 

The size is still reported at 59.5 hectares.  

 

BC Wildfire Service crews continued to work along the southwestern flank, closest to residential areas, bolstering existing containment lines with improved water delivery.  

 

65 BC wildfire fighters, five helicopters, and one piece of heavy equipment were on scene today. Squamish Fire Rescue personnel continue to focus on structural protection efforts and overnight tactical patrols. 

 

BC Wildfire Service anticipates being able to classify the fire as Being Held in the coming days, which means the fire is projected to remain within the current perimeter, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability.  The fire will remain visible, especially at night, as it consumes unburned fuel perimeter. This activity is expected and does not necessarily indicate fire growth or pose a cause for concern. 

 

Weekend Visitors: 

As we move into the weekend, visitors to Squamish are encouraged to stay informed and recreate responsibly in light of the ongoing wildfire response. 

 

A State of Local Emergency remains in place and many properties closest to the fire remain under Evacuation Alert.  

 

We want visitors to be mindful of the extensive emergency response effort underway, stay away from identified trail closures due to the active response and recreate responsibility to minimize impact on resources. 

 

Air quality may be impacted due to the smoke and is something to consider for vulnerable people. Please inform yourself by checking information and links to air quality resources at Squamish.ca/Dryden. 

 

Notices and closures: 

• Recreation trails in proximity to the wildfire perimeter are closed to all users. View the trail closure map. 

• Alice Lake Provincial remains closed. View BC Parks active advisories. 

• Visibility on Highway 99 may be variable depending on smoke conditions.  

• Please conserve water to support fire suppression efforts. If Squamish Fire Rescue has not used sprinkler protection on your property, please refrain from sprinkler use at this time. 

• Danger trees, debris and rocks in the burned area will continue to fall over the coming days. 

• A District of Squamish and Squamish Nation Campfire Ban remains in effect. 

• Stay clear of the area so as not to interfere with fire suppression efforts. 

• Drones must not be flown. Canadian law states that drones are not permitted within 9.3 kilometres of a wildfire. View a map of the exclusion area. 

 

Evacuation Information: 

• An Evacuation Alert remains in place. 

• No residents have been evacuated. 

• Evacuation Alerts will be communicated through Squamish Alert and the Dryden Creek Wildfire page. 

 

Stay informed  

• The District will issue periodic updates when there is new information to share.   

• SquamishAlert will notify residents directly if the situation changes for their property. Sign up at Squamish.ca/Alert.  

• The District will update Squamish.ca and social media channels as new information is available.   

• The BC Wildfire Service will provide updates at: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2025&incidentNumber=V30558&source=map 

 

Fire fighting efforts will continue in the weeks ahead. Thank you for your patience, cooperation and support for all those working hard to keep our community safe. 

 

A State of Local Emergency is in effect. This declaration allows the District of Squamish to take immediate action that might not be possible otherwise, such as evacuating areas or controlling the use of property, to prevent, respond to, or alleviate the effects of the emergency. 

June 14, 2025