Upper Elaho Valley | Wildfire Info Bulletin

Press Release

August 14, 2024

On August 12, 2024 at approximately 3:00 pm, a wildfire was reported in the Upper Elaho Valley. Likely caused by lightening, aggressive fire behaviour and explosive growth was reported. The fire began at 5 hectares and is currently listed as 140 hectares. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) established contact with Squamish Nation for information on cultural and sensitive sites in the area.

Squamish People know how important this area is, and the Nation has made it clear to BCWS that the lands need to be prioritized for protection. The Nation administration and Sqomish Foresty are actively collaborating with BCWS to provide information that helps support wildfire response in the territory and ensure these sacred areas are protected.

BC Wildfire Service has committed crews and aviation resources to protect the cultural sites on the north flank of the fire (utilizing direct and indirect tactics).

Click here for more information on this wildfire response.

Contact for Squamish community members: Eric Baker, Squamish Nation Land Guardian
Phone: 604-346-8098
Email: Eric_Baker@squamish.net

Other contact: Kimberly Kelly, Information Officer at BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre
Phone: 250-927-1847
Email: Kimberly.Kelly@gov.bc.ca

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