Squamish Wildfire Emergency: Dryden Creek Blazes Near Brackendale

✍️ By Karalee Greer |WBN News – Sea To Sky | June 12, 2025 Subscription to WBN and being a Contributor is Free.

🔥 Current Situation

As of June 10–11, 2025, the Dryden Creek wildfire—human-caused and currently out of control—has burned over 20 hectares near Brackendale, north of Squamish off Highway 99 https://www.squamishchief.com/highlights/update-alice-lake-evacuated-due-to-squamish-wildfire-10793852.

The BC Wildfire Service estimates the fire grew initially from 14 ha to 20.2 ha and continues to threaten nearby homes, prompting a local state of emergency globalnews.ca+1squamishchief.com+1.

👩‍🚒 Response Efforts

Over 70 firefighters—including 20 from Squamish Fire Rescue, 4 from Whistler Fire Rescue, and BC Wildfire crews—are combating the blaze, supported by 4 helicopters and air tanker water bombers
Crews anticipate the firefight may continue for weeks, given the fire's location in steep and challenging terrain squamishchief.com+1squamishchief.com+1.

🚧 Evacuation Alerts & Closures

Trails around Dryden Creek are closed to hikers, bikers, and climbers to ensure public safety and to support emergency response globalnews.ca+4squamishchief.com+4squamishchief.com+4.
Evacuation alerts now cover areas from Depot Road east of Highway 99 to Tantalus Road, including Tantalus Creek and Thunderbird area emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca+1squamishchief.com+1.
The fire crested within 40 metres of private homes on Wednesday morning, although no properties have burned

🌫️ Conditions & Outlook

Smoke has heavily obscured Squamish’s skies, with residents describing “super smoky skies” and limited visibility squamishchief.com+1squamishchief.com+1.
Winds from the south/southwest have helped contain the fire overnight, but variable weather could shift conditions—rain is forecast for Thursday, which may assist suppression efforts squamishreporter.com+15squamishchief.com+15vancouver.citynews.ca+15.

⚠️ Recommendations for Residents

Stay alert & ready: Be prepared for evacuation orders; follow local updates from District of Squamish.
Avoid closed trails and areas surrounding Brackendale and the fire zone.
Protect air quality: Limit outdoor activity, use masks if necessary, and monitor Vancouver Coastal Health advisories.
Report new flames: Call 911 within Squamish or *5555 (toll-free) outside district for any fire sightings https://squamish.ca/our-services/emergency-program/hazards/wildfires/

This wildfire is part of an intense early 2025 BC wildfire season, fueled by dry conditions and climate change. The community’s resilience and timely firefighting efforts are holding properties safe—for now. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay safe.

Karalee Greer - Publisher
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