2026-C10970 Fire, British Columbia
2026-C10970 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 1 acres before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Being Held.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.6 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (1.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
53.1162, -121.8250
Current Situation
2026-C10970 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 1 acres before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Being Held.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Wells (16.9 km E), Barkerville (21.3 km E), Cottonwood (23.3 km W), Quesnel (47.2 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 129 km.
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Agency-reported size for 2026-C10970 Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Wells
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Barkerville
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Cottonwood
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Quesnel
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Keithley Creek
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Wells at 11 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-C10970 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-C10970 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 53.11617 |
| Longitude | -121.82500 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Wells (11 mi E), Barkerville (13 mi E), Cottonwood (14 mi W), Quesnel (29 mi W), Keithley Creek (31 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 2026-C10970 Fire was approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-C10970 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 53.1162, -121.8250. Nearby towns include Wells (16.9 km E), Barkerville (21.3 km E), Cottonwood (23.3 km W), Quesnel (47.2 km W).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. 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 Wells (11 mi E), Barkerville (13 mi E), Cottonwood (14 mi W), Quesnel (29 mi W), Keithley Creek (31 mi SE).
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).