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Evacuations in B.C. amid risk of ‘outburst’ from glacier lake
Jun 25, 2026 | 12:13 PM
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SQUAMISH — Two dozen properties in southwest British Columbia have been ordered evacuated due to the risk of flooding and debris from a possible outburst of a melting glacier.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says there is an immediate danger to life and safety caused by the risk of overland flooding and debris in the Poole Creek and Gates Lake area.
The regional district says RCMP and other agencies are expediting the evacuation in the community about 30 kilometres north of Pemberton.
It says that accommodation in the area is limited and evacuees should try to stay with family and friends, if possible.
