—Update Thursday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.—
Over 20 Squamish Fire Rescue crew members were required to contain a structural fire on May 28 that extensively damaged one home and minorly damaged a neighbouring residence in the Garibaldi Estates.
A spokesperson for the District of Squamish said that Squamish Fire Rescue received a call about the house fire on Chief View Road at 2:14 a.m.
"The incident required all of Squamish Fire rescue’s resources on scene including fire engines, a ladder truck and support trucks consisting of approximately 20 to 25+ Squamish Fire Members on scene," spokesperson Lilly Marie Peterson told The Squamish Chief.
Government Rd. between Leski's Crossing and Garibaldi Way were closed for approximately 11 hours while crew members worked to extinguish the fire. The roads are open now.
"This was a very challenging fire. The adjacent neighbours’ house was threatened but the crew was able to prevent a second structure fire," Peterson said.
"We would like to thank all the members of Squamish Fire Rescue for their diligent work and our thoughts are with those who have lost their homes or been displaced by this event."
Peterson noted that the home had working smoke detectors, which woke up the residents who were able to evacuate their family.
"Please ensure your homes have working smoke detectors as they save lives," she said.
—Update Wednesday, May 28, 4:20 p.m.—
Squamish Fire Rescue reports that crews have cleared the scene of a structural fire in the Garibaldi Estates.
—Original story 9:50 a.m.—
Squamish Fire Rescue firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in the Garibaldi Estates.
According to their social media, crews have been working "through the night" to extinguish the structural fire located on Chief View Road.
"This is a persistent fire with challenging circumstances," reads their post.
Government Rd. between Leski's Crossing and Garibaldi Way is closed and it will be opened to alternating traffic shortly.
Squamish Fire Rescue are urging drivers to avoid the area as they attempt to extinguish the fire.
No injuries have been reported and there is currently no risk or concern to the public.
Local's shared on a social media page that they spotted smoke coming from a house near the Shady Tree Pub on Chief View around 5:30 a.m.
The Squamish Chief has reached out to the District of Squamish for more information.
More to come.
