2026-K70659 Fire, British Columbia
2026-K70659 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 178 acres (72 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 178 acres (72.0 ha)
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Status: Being Held
Map
50.5986, -121.9185
Current Situation
2026-K70659 burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 178 acres (72 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Being Held.
The fire was last updated 8 days ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 21°C and southeast winds of approximately 7 km/h.
Nearby communities include Lillooet (9.8 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 75 km.
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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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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: Lillooet at 6.1 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-K70659 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-K70659 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 50.59857 |
| Longitude | -121.91853 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 178 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Lillooet (6.1 mi N) |
| 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-K70659 Fire was approximately 178 acres (72 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-K70659 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.5986, -121.9185. Nearby towns include Lillooet (9.8 km N).
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 Lillooet (6.1 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 71°F, 25% humidity, 4 mph from the se.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 8 days ago).