2026-C40897 Fire, British Columbia
2026-C40897 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 25,395 acres (10,277 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 25,395 acres (10,277 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 9,884 acres (4,000 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
51.2235, -121.7550
Current Situation
2026-C40897 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 25,395 acres (10,277 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
The fire was last updated 6 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Clinton (19.6 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 80 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 2026-C40897 Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
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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Big Bar Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Jesmond Rd and Highway 97. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Jul
Jesmond Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Big Bar Rd and Pavilion Clinton Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated
Meadow Lake Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Highway 97 and Poison Lake Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated
Highway 97 (Cariboo Connector), in both directions. There is a wildfire between Loon Lake Rd and 76 Mile Frontage Rd for 60.3 km (17 km south of Clinton to 8 km north of 70 Mile House). Road closed. Detour available via
Big Bar Reaction Ferry. There is a wildfire at Big Bar Reaction Ferry (Big Bar Reaction Ferry). Ferry route closed. Next update time Tue Jul 28 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Jul 27 at 10:52 AM PDT. (DBC-93766)
Pavilion-Clinton Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Clinton and Mowich Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 10:00 AM PDT. Last updated Mon
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Clinton
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Clinton at 12 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-C40897 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-C40897 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 51.22350 |
| Longitude | -121.75497 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 25,395 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Clinton (12 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 2026-C40897 Fire was approximately 25,395 acres (10,277 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-C40897 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.2235, -121.7550. Nearby towns include Clinton (19.6 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Out of 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 Clinton (12 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 6 days ago).