Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows
Global News
In an online advisory, BC Parks says all visitors should evacuate the park immediately and stay out of the area until further notice.
Visitors inside Alice Lake Provincial Park are being evacuated as an out-of-control wildfire in Squamish continues to burn.
B.C. Parks issued an advisory online Wednesday evening, after the District of Squamish said the park was closed earlier that afternoon.
“In the interest of public safety, all visitors should evacuate the park immediately and remain out of the area until further notice.”
Additionally, smoke from the fire has reduced visibility on Highway 99 through the north end of the community.
Drivers are asked to slow down while travelling through the area.
The Dryden Creek fire was first discovered on Monday afternoon, burning precariously above homes in the Skyridge neighbourhood of Squamish.
According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the blaze has grown to 54 hectares in size.
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