Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., quadruples in size / The Toronto Star

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:22 pm permalink

In Squamish, British Columbia, a rapidly expanding wildfire has intensified community tensions as emergency measures are activated. With the fire quadrupling in size, local authorities are weighing evacuation options while crews battle fluctuating conditions in a situation that is anything but a quiet afternoon.

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Colombie-Britannique | L’incendie de forêt menaçant Squamish quadruple de taille

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Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., quadruples in size

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