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Massive fire at Squamish Terminals starts next to timber carrier Star Atlantic

A fire at Squamish Terminals caused massive damage to the docks and created noxious smoke that could be seen and smelled throughout the region on Thursday evening. It started just before 6:30 p.m. next to or on a Star Atlantic Timber Carrier, but quickly spread throughout the docks. A coast guard hovercraft and inshore rescue boat is on scene, along with local fire and police crews. Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman is advising residents to stay indoors to avoid the smoke. “Our suspicion is that there’s creosote pilings on fire, so you’re getting quite a noxious smell. We’re really asking people to shelter in place, stay indoors. There’s no evacuation in place, but we really want people to be smart and healthy,” said Heintzman. Vancouver Fire and Rescue sent fireboats to help, and by 10 p.m. they were able to turn the tide on the fire, which had been difficult for land-based crews to aggressively fight. Video footage at http://globalnews.ca/news/1944079/large-fire-on-timber-ship-in-squamish/