2026-N51066 Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the 2026-N51066 Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres and was classified as Out of Control.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.3 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
50.7724, -117.6456
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 2026-N51066 Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres and was classified as Out of Control.
The fire was last updated 8 days ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 20°C and northwest winds of approximately 8 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Beaton (7.2 km SW), Trout Lake (15.9 km SE), Ferguson (15.9 km SE), Arrowhead (20.7 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 45 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 2026-N51066 Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Beaton
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Trout Lake
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Ferguson
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Arrowhead
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Halcyon
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Gerrard
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Insight
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: Beaton at 4.5 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 2026-N51066 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_BC_2026-N51066 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 50.77238 |
| Longitude | -117.64555 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Beaton (4.5 mi SW), Trout Lake (9.9 mi SE), Ferguson (9.9 mi SE), Arrowhead (13 mi SW), Halcyon (21 mi SW), Gerrard (24 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-N51066 Fire was approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The 2026-N51066 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.7724, -117.6456. Nearby towns include Beaton (7.2 km SW), Trout Lake (15.9 km SE), Ferguson (15.9 km SE), Arrowhead (20.7 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 Beaton (4.5 mi SW), Trout Lake (9.9 mi SE), Ferguson (9.9 mi SE), Arrowhead (13 mi SW), Halcyon (21 mi SW), Gerrard (24 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 68°F, 31% humidity, 5 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 8 days ago).