The B.C. Wildfire Service is warning about outdoor enthusiasts disregarding trail closures near the Dryden Creek wildfire outside Squamish, posing safety risks and interfering with firefighting operations. Despite signage and barriers, people are intentionally entering closed areas, forcing firefighters to divert resources and change tactics. The fire, discovered June 9, is now under control.
‘Public safety issue’: Hikers, bikers barging onto closed trails near Squamish wildfire
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The B.C. Wildfire Service is warning about outdoor enthusiasts disregarding trail closures near the Dryden Creek wildfire outside Squamish, posing safety risks and interfering with firefighting operations. Despite signage and barriers, people are intentionally entering closed areas, forcing firefighters to divert resources and change tactics. The fire, discovered June 9, is now under control.
Trending- 1 June 9: Dryden Creek wildfire discovered.
- 2 Over the weekend: Officials posted a public notice urging adherence to closures.
- Public safety issue due to potential falling trees and rolling rocks
- Interference with firefighting operations
- Firefighters wasting valuable time turning scofflaws around
- Forced changes in firefighting tactics (e.g., delaying hazardous tree felling)
What: Hikers and mountain bikers are disregarding trail closures near the Dryden Creek wildfire.
When: Over the weekend (public notice posted); fire discovered June 9.
Where: Near the Dryden Creek wildfire, outside Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Specifically, trails west of Jack’s Trail toward Debecks Hill.
Why: To access trails despite closures, potentially due to lack of awareness or intentional disregard, leading to public safety issues and interference with firefighting.
How: People are barging onto trails, moving barriers, and entering closed worksites, forcing firefighters to divert resources and change tactics.