2026-N51054 Fire, British Columbia
The 2026-N51054 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
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Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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49.1759, -117.6748
Current Situation
The 2026-N51054 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 9 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Trail (8.7 km S), Fruitvale (11.1 km SE), Rossland (13.9 km SW), Castlegar (16.4 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 24 km.
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Agency-reported size for 2026-N51054 Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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
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Trail
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Fruitvale
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Rossland
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Castlegar
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Salmo
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Nelson
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Trail at 5.4 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-N51054 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-N51054 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 49.17587 |
| Longitude | -117.67478 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 12:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Trail (5.4 mi S), Fruitvale (6.9 mi SE), Rossland (8.6 mi SW), Castlegar (10 mi N), Salmo (18 mi E), Nelson (28 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 2026-N51054 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-N51054 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1759, -117.6748. Nearby towns include Trail (8.7 km S), Fruitvale (11.1 km SE), Rossland (13.9 km SW), Castlegar (16.4 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under 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 Trail (5.4 mi S), Fruitvale (6.9 mi SE), Rossland (8.6 mi SW), Castlegar (10 mi N), Salmo (18 mi E), Nelson (28 mi NE).
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 9 days ago).