BC Parks is asking all visitors to evacuate the Alice Lake area immediately and remain out of the wildfire zone until further notice, citing public safety concerns.
“People are encouraged to stay informed through official sources such as the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the local regional district, and DriveBC,” BC Parks said in a brief notice. ” You can still visit other BC Parks that remain unaffected by wildfire. Find other places to visit on the find a park page.”
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Recreation trails in proximity to the wildfire perimeter have also been temporarily closed to all users. Meanwhile, the wildfire near Squamish is now estimated to be 20.2 hectares in size, and firefighting operations are expected to continue for several weeks.
Multiple agencies are working to contain the fire and protect nearby structures and infrastructure. The BC Wildfire Service has increased its ground crew to 50 personnel, joined by 20 Squamish Fire Rescue members and four from Whistler Fire Rescue. Several recreation trails near the fire have been closed by the district.
