2026-K71082 Fire, British Columbia
The 2026-K71082 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 297 acres (120 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 297 acres (120 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
51.0339, -122.8576
Current Situation
The 2026-K71082 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 297 acres (120 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 days ago.
Nearby communities include Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley) (21.1 km SW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 86 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 2026-K71082 Fire, British Columbia · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley)
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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: Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley) at 13 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-K71082 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-K71082 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 51.03395 |
| Longitude | -122.85758 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 297 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley) (13 mi SW) |
| 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-K71082 Fire was approximately 297 acres (120 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-K71082 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.0339, -122.8576. Nearby towns include Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley) (21.1 km SW).
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 Area A (Upper Bridge River Valley) (13 mi SW).
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 7 days ago).