2026-C10968 Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the 2026-C10968 Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres under a Under Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.3 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (1.0 ha)
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Status: Under Control
Map
53.3611, -123.8289
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 2026-C10968 Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres under a Under Control classification.
The fire was last updated 8 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Punchaw (42.3 km E), Nazko (49.3 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 136 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 2026-C10968 Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Punchaw
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Nazko
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-C10968 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-C10968 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 53.36112 |
| Longitude | -123.82893 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Punchaw (26 mi E), Nazko (31 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 2026-C10968 Fire was approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-C10968 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 53.3611, -123.8289. Nearby towns include Punchaw (42.3 km E), Nazko (49.3 km S).
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?
A discovery date is not available in the current agency snapshot.
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?
Nearby settlements include Punchaw (26 mi E), Nazko (31 mi S).
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).