Squamish wildfire fight helped by cooler weather, but emergency remains / Global
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 5:20 pm permalink
Fire officials report that the Dryden Creek wildfire near Squamish, British Columbia, has stabilized at 0.6 square kilometres thanks to cooler weather. Despite a temporary reprieve, evacuations and heightened alert levels persist as authorities remain vigilant in their containment strategy, keeping community safety at the forefront.
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