The Squamish Chief has pulled together some of the many photos we have received of the wildfire to create this gallery.
If you have photos to share, send them to [email protected].
We would also like to compile a collection of short written tributes—what we call "daffodils"—for local first responders working on the fire for our upcoming print edition.
Daffodils are of 75 words or less.
For example, "Daffodils shaped like microphones for officials who were available for media interviews during the wildfire, helping keep the community informed."
That kind of thing. Send daffodils to [email protected].
We have also compiled a list of all the stories we have written on the Dryden Creek fire so far.
We will continue to update this page as the fire progresses.
- Update: Out of control Squamish wildfire could be held in the next day or two
- Expert shares tips for staying active during smoky conditions in Squamish
- Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause
- Update: Squamish wildfire has grown to 59.5 hectares
- Wildfire forces Squamish's Skyridge Montessori to close temporarily
- Update: 18th Annual Squamish Sikh parade postponed due to wildfire
- See: Canine Valley offers refuge for animals amid Squamish wildfire
- Squamish wildfire grows to 14.4 hectares
- Update: District of Squamish declares state of emergency due to wildfire
Resources:
Here's where to go to find out more about the wildfire.
BC Wildfire Service
- Updates (including the fire size, stage of control and evacuation alerts) on the fire can be found on the BC Wildfire Service website.
District of Squamish/Squamish Fire Rescue
- Evacuation Alerts will be communicated through Squamish Alert and the District of Squamish website at Squamish.ca.
- For updates on the fire, visit the dedicated Dryden Creek fire page, the District's Facebook page or the Squamish Fire Rescue Facebook page.
Squamish Nation
- Check for updates on the Squamish Nation website and on the Nation’s Facebook page.
- Community members can reach out to the Squamish Nation for support 24 hours a day. The contact is 604-374-2687, or email [email protected]
First responders' support
- For those looking to offer support to local first responders (donations, supplies, meals) contact the District on [email protected]
RCMP
- Anyone with information on the cause of the fire is encouraged to contact the Squamish RCMP on 604-892-6100.
We thank our readers for their ongoing support and encourage everyone to stay safe and informed as conditions evolve.
