Now that the smoke has cleared, the rains have fallen, and the fire is under control, we would like to thank the dedicated firefighters, air crews, incident commanders, support staff, local fire departments, law enforcement, and community volunteers who all work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
Dryden Creek Fire Timeline & Images
June 9: A local runner discovers and reports the wildfire and alerts the authorities, and seeks help from nearby residents. Squamish Fire Rescue responds to a wildfire east of Highway 99 between Dowad Drive and Depot Road. BC Wildfire Service is contacted for assistance and the District of Squamish issues Evacuation Alerts.
June 10: A coordinated and aggressive response continues with air and ground crews. There are 20 firefighters and a 4-person Initial Attack crew on scene. The fire remains around five hectares in size and is still out of control. Crews work to protect homes and critical infrastructure.
June 11: The fire grows to 54 hectares. Five helicopters perform water bucketing operations. There are 23 Squamish Fire and 32 BC Wildfire Service personnel working on containment and protecting structures and critical infrastructure.
June 12: Aviation resources remain on site. Improved visibility allows helicopters to begin bucketing early in the morning. Rescue crew members continue working on the ground.
June 13: The Dryden Creek Wildfire remains stable with no growth. Cool, cloudy weather helps reduce fire activity.
June 14: The fire is being held at 59.5 hectares. Personnel numbers remain the same.
June 15: The fire's risk to the community decreases.
June 16: The Dryden Creek Wildfire is being held and is expected to stay within its current perimeter given fuel, weather, and available resources.
June 19: The Dryden Creek Wildfire is now classified as under control. BC Wildfire crews continue to reinforce containment lines and extinguish hot spots along the southeast and southwest flanks of the fire.
Please enjoy climbing in Squamish and follow best practices for preventing forest fires.
Backcountry Fire Safety Checklist
- Check for fire bans & advisories
- Use a camp stove when possible
- If allowed, build fires only in designated fire rings
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Fully extinguish every fire
- Handle cigarettes & matches responsibly
- Stay on roads & trails
- Store fuel safely
- Report smoke or unattended fires immediately
- Follow Leave No Trace principles
Photos taken by Alex Ratson
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