The Dryden Creek wildfire has been reclassified as under control, but evacuation measures and park restrictions remain in effect while crews work to extinguish lingering hotspots, according to the latest update from the District of Squamish.
In an update, the District of Squamish said BC Wildfire Service personnel are reinforcing containment lines along the fire’s southeast and southwest flanks and targeting smouldering areas inside the perimeter. Squamish Fire Rescue will continue to respond to any incidents that occur within municipal boundaries.
A state of local emergency is still in effect. An evacuation order has been issued for portions of two properties near the burn area. An evacuation alert also remains in effect for several others.
Park and trail updates
Alice Lake Provincial Park has reopened with limitations:
South Beach is closed to vehicles; hikers and cyclists may pass through but must obey posted signs and yield to heavy equipment and fire crews.
Trails west of Jack’s Trail toward Debecks Hill remain closed.
Stump Lake may be used for helicopter water-bucketing; visitors are asked to stay close to shore.
Jack’s Trail itself has reopened, but officials warn that burned trees, loose debris and rocks may continue to fall over the coming days.
A district-wide campfire ban and a drone-flight restriction within 9.3 kilometres of the wildfire remain in place. Anyone with information or safety concerns is urged to follow official updates from the District of Squamish and BC Parks.
