- A wildfire sparked near the Sugar Mountain Trail in Belcarra Park.
- Two properties on Fern Drive in Anmore were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution, according to Metro Vancouver.
- Evacuation alert has been issued for 35 properties in Anmore, with residents advised to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
- Anmore's acting mayor Doug Richardson activated the Emergency Operations Centre and expressed gratitude to the responding crews.
- As of Thursday morning, the wildfire remains at 1.5 hectares.
A wildfire in Belcarra Regional Park, near Port Moody and Anmore, B.C., has burned approximately 1.5 hectares as of Thursday morning. The fire, which ignited near the Sugar Mountain Trail, has led to an evacuation alert for 35 homes in Anmore, with residents advised to be ready to evacuate if conditions deteriorate.135
On Wednesday afternoon, two properties on Fern Drive were evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to Metro Vancouver. Anmore's acting mayor, Doug Richardson, stated, “The Village has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to help support the emergency response, and our staff are working to provide support to the community as needed.”24
Richardson expressed gratitude to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, Port Moody Fire Department, and other emergency services for their swift response. He added, “I also thank our Village staff, who quickly and efficiently implemented the EOC and issued the Evacuation Alert.”
As the situation develops, local authorities continue to monitor the fire and provide updates to the community, emphasizing the importance of preparedness among residents.
“The fire, sparked near Sugar Mountain Trail, remains at 1.5 hectares Thursday morning. Anmore's acting mayor Doug Richardson activated the Emergency Operations Centre, thanking the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, Port Moody Fire Department, and Coquitlam Search and Rescue for their quick response.”
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