A wildfire is burning in Belcarra Regional Park, near the Village of Anmore, according to the Vancouver Sun. The fire has prompted evacuation orders for at least two homes, with additional properties placed on alert, as reported by CTV News.
The blaze is located in the park area close to Port Moody and Anmore, east of Vancouver. CityNews Vancouver reports that an evacuation alert has been issued for the region. The exact size of the fire and its cause have not been detailed in initial reporting.
The situation has drawn attention across Metro Vancouver, with multiple outlets covering the response. The Toronto Star noted that the wildfire alerts come as residents in the Fraser Canyon, a separate region, are returning to their homes following earlier fire activity. This underscores a broader period of heightened wildfire risk across British Columbia.
Emergency crews are on scene, though specific containment efforts have not been described in the available reports. The evacuation alert signals that residents in the affected areas should be prepared to leave at short notice, while the two homes under evacuation order have already been cleared.
Local authorities are coordinating the response, and the focus remains on protecting structures and ensuring public safety. The park itself is a popular recreational area, and access may be restricted while crews work.
What to watch next: Updates on containment progress and whether the evacuation alert is expanded or lifted as conditions change.
