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Canada wildfire near Vancouver contained
A Canadian wildfire that threatened a community near Vancouver was being contained Monday, authorities said, with favorable ...
Squamish, B.C., wildfire projected to stay within its current perimeter
A B.C. wildfire that came within metres of homes and triggered a local state of emergency in Squamish is now being held. The ...
The Vancouver Sun on MSN7h
Squamish is open for business despite wildfire, but wants visitors to act responsibly
Tourism Squamish has heard anecdotally about visitors concerned about the wildfire, but said that overall, the town is open to tourism. Whistler says it's open too. Squamish is open for business and ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and ...
Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and ...
Squamish, B.C., reports progress on wildfire fight, while rain expected in northeast
Squamish, B.C., is reporting minimal overnight growth in the Dryden Creek fire, and rain may suppress the Pocket Knife Creek ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
BC Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain
A fire that has been burning out of control as it threatened Squamish, B.C., this week is expected to be declared "held" in ...
The Canadian Press on MSN3d
Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause
The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents, as an out-of-control wildfire burns in hills ...
Global News2d
Squamish wildfire fight helped by cooler weather, but emergency remains
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and triggered a local state of emergency earlier this week appears to have ...
The Vancouver Sun on MSN5d
B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubles in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubled in size overnight Tuesday, while residents remain on ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
Squamish, B.C., reports progress in fire fight, as northeast hopes for rain
There's optimism from firefighters and local authorities as crews battle blazes in opposite corners of British Columbia ...