2026-G61062 Fire, British Columbia
2026-G61062 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 57 acres (23 hectares) 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 57 acres (23.0 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 25 acres (10.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
57.1110, -127.5983
Current Situation
2026-G61062 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 57 acres (23 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Being Held.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 241 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 2026-G61062 Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
No communities found within about 31 mi.
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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).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-G61062 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-G61062 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 57.11100 |
| Longitude | -127.59830 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 57 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | — |
| 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-G61062 Fire was approximately 57 acres (23 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-G61062 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 57.1110, -127.5983.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 4 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 7 days ago).