The Dryden Creek wildfire in Squamish came dangerously close to Gavin Singh's home on Friday morning, burning within 40 feet. Fire crews quickly responded after Singh was alerted by a Global News reporter and a 911 call, setting up sprinklers to protect the property. The fire remains out of control at 59.5 hectares, with an evacuation alert in place and Alice Lake Provincial Park evacuated as a precaution.
‘Fire everywhere’: Squamish wildfire burns within 40 feet of home
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Dryden Creek wildfire in Squamish came dangerously close to Gavin Singh's home on Friday morning, burning within 40 feet. Fire crews quickly responded after Singh was alerted by a Global News reporter and a 911 call, setting up sprinklers to protect the property. The fire remains out of control at 59.5 hectares, with an evacuation alert in place and Alice Lake Provincial Park evacuated as a precaution.
Trending- 1 Friday morning: Dryden Creek fire came dangerously close to Gavin Singh's home.
- 2 5:15 a.m. (Friday): Fire burned within 40 feet of Singh's home.
- 3 Overnight (before Friday): Some rain occurred.
- Home was nearly destroyed
- Evacuation alert remains in place
- Alice Lake Provincial Park evacuated
- Fire remains out of control
What: The Dryden Creek wildfire burned dangerously close to a homeowner's property in Squamish. Fire crews responded quickly to protect the home.
When: Friday morning (current reporting), 5:15 a.m. (when fire was 40 feet from home), overnight (rain).
Where: Squamish, British Columbia, near Gavin Singh's home, Alice Lake Provincial Park.
Why: Wildfire conditions, though some rain occurred overnight, the fire remains out of control.
How: The fire spread close to the home. Gavin Singh was alerted by a Global News reporter and called 911. Fire crews arrived, set up a sprinkler system, and doused trees to prevent further spread.