Squamish News
Squamish Valley fire could be 100 hectares in size
The Squamish Valley fire could be 100 hectares in size although this is only an estimate, according to the latest update by Costal Fire Service.
Squamish Valley fire still not contained
The fire in Squamish Valley is not contained and is still moving this morning, according to Squamish RCMP.
Squamish Valley fire suspected to be human-caused
The fire burning in the Squamish Valley area is suspected to be human-caused, according to Donna McPherson, a spokesperson for the Coastal Fire Centre.
District declares emergency as crews battle 60-hectare fire
The District of Squamish has declared a state of local emergency as fire crews respond to the 60-hectare fire in the Upper Squamish Valley.
Stop coming to Squamish Valley: RCMP
Squamish RCMP are once again asking people to not come to Squamish Valley area.
Fire evacuees to be housed at Executive Suites hotel
SLRD has issued a directive for evacuated full-time residents of the Upper Squamish Valley.
Squamish Valley residents should prepare to be evacuated: RCMP
The Squamish Valley Fire has started moving up the Squamish Valley and RCMP are putting Cheekeye Reserve community members on Evacuation Notice.
Fire rages on in Squamish Valley; police ask people to avoid area
Squamish RCMP are asking people to avoid heading up Squamish Valley Road as they deal with a quickly moving fire.
The dreams and trials of railways in Squamish
The line from Squamish to Williams Lake is now closed and we shall see if there is enough need for it to be opened again in the future.
Problem ‘hot spots’ are bylaw priority due to limited resources
District of Squamish bylaw officials prioritises enforcement on problem “hot spots” like busy trailheads on summer weekends because of limited resources at the district.