B.C. provincial park evacuated, RCMP appeal for information on Squamish wildfire / The Toronto Star
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 11:22 am permalink
Authorities evacuated Alice Lake Provincial Park near Squamish, BC as a wildfire expanded to nearly 55 hectares. Windy conditions spurred growth on the northern flank while containment lines held elsewhere, forcing campers and residents to leave as officials continue managing the blaze.
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