1.2 km SE of Waite Creek Fire, British Columbia
The 1.2 km SE of Waite Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
-
Status: Under Control
-
Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
52.5124, -124.9347
Current Situation
The 1.2 km SE of Waite Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 135 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Loading local weather…
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
Open live smoke layer →Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
Loading nearby communities…
Largest Fires in British Columbia
Community
Report an Update
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 1.2 km SE of Waite Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | C50953 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 52.51240 |
| Longitude | -124.93470 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 7:14 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 4:01 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 1.2 km SE of Waite Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The 1.2 km SE of Waite Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 52.5124, -124.9347.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 8 days ago).