Wildfire located east of Highway 99 between Dowad Drive and Depot Road
Visit the Dryden Creek Wildfire information page.
Public Update: June 10, 11:50 a.m.
The following is an update on the Dryden Creek Fire.
A coordinated and aggressive effort continues to attack the fire with air and ground crews. Squamish Fire Rescue is working in close coordination with all agencies including: BC Wildfire Service, Squamish RCMP, Squamish Nation, BC Emergency Health Services, Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, District of Squamish Emergency Operations Centre
The fire suppression efforts continue to be aggressive with air and ground crews. Today, three dedicated helicopters will continue the attack. Given the terrain, these are the most effective tools to tackle the fire. Additional fixed wing aircraft will be brought in if required.
A BCWS Unit Crew of 20 firefighters and an Initial Attack crew of 4 are on scene. Squamish Fire Rescue crews are working to set up sprinkler protection on neighbouring structures and assisting with fire suppression.
Current Status:
- The fire size remains at an estimated five hectares.
- The fire is still considered out of control which means it has the potential to spread.
- Crews are working to protect critical infrastructure and homes.
- A State of Local Emergency has been declared to ensure that all resources are available to us if required.
Evacuation Alerts:
As precaution, Evacuation Alerts have been issued to properties at the east end of Depot Road, east of Highway 99 including the Depot Road campground, and properties at the end of Tantalus Road.
This Evacuation Alert area is anticipated to be expanded Tuesday afternoon to include more properties in the vicinity. Evacuation Alerts will be communicated through Squamish Alert and the District of Squamish website at Squamish.ca.
This is not a requirement to evacuate, but notice that evacuation may be required.
If an Evacuation Order is issued, officials would go door to door to these properties to require individuals to evacuate. The Evacuation Order would also be shared through Squamish Alert to impacted properties.
No residents have been ordered to evacuate at this time.
We are continually examining evacuation alerts and will update as required.
Stay informed
Residents should be prepared by staying informed on the situation:
The District will issue periodic updates when there is new information to share.
Squamish Alert 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
Drone use is not permitted:
Fire crews are advising that drones being deployed in the area have the potential to cause a significant issue for the aerial attack. Drones must not be flown. Canadian law states that drones are not permitted within 9.3 kilometres of a wildfire.
Please stay clear of the area:
The public is asked to stay clear of the area – including the trail network from Alice Lake Provincial Park to SkyRidge, including Jack’s Trail, Debeck’s Hill and all surrounding trails.
More updates to come.
Update: June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Declaration of State of Local Emergency issued.
What is it? This declaration allows the local authority 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.
Update: June 9, 11:50 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, BC Wildfire Service has requested that the District of Squamish issue Evacuation Alerts to properties at the east end of Depot Road, east of Highway 99 including the campground, and at the end of Tantalus Road.
This is not a requirement to evacuate, but notice that evacuation may be required. If an Evacuation Order is issued overnight, officials would go door to door to these properties to require individuals to evacuate.
Residents are not required to evacuate at this time as per the Evacuation Alert.
No other homes or neighbourhoods are being issued Evacuation Alerts currently.Updates will continue to be provided as new information is received.
Update: June 9, 10:15 p.m.
The Dryden Creek fire (#V30558) is located above the eastern end of Depot Road. The BC Wildfire Service has actively and aggressively attacked the wildfire in Squamish by air and with ground crews. BC Wildfire Service will continue its efforts until late tonight and will begin again early tomorrow morning. Aerial attack will resume early Tuesday morning.
The District's response team is working out of the Emergency Operations Centre.
DRONE USE IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE AREA:
Fire crews are advising that drones being deployed in the area have the potential to cause a significant issue for the aerial attack. Drones must not be flown anywhere near the vicinity.
Visit the BC Wildfire Service website for additional information.
We recognize that residents are seeking further information. Squamish Fire Rescue is working closely with BC Wildfire Service and we will continue to keep the community updated.
Update: June 9, 7:30 p.m.
BC Wildfire Service is actively on scene with aircraft and ground crew. Please continue to avoid the area. Further updates to follow.
Original Post:
Squamish Fire Rescue is on scene at a wildfire located just east of Highway 99 between Dowad Drive and Depot Road in Squamish.
Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire. BC Wildfire Service has been contacted to assist.
Please avoid the area. We are asking motorists to avoid stopping on the highway to view the fire, as this poses other significant risks.
For more information and updates on this fire please visit the BC Wildfire Service website (fire V30558). https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2025&incidentNumber=V30558&source=map
Updates will be provided as they are received.
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June 10, 2025