26 Mile Creek Fire, British Columbia
26 Mile Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 156 acres (63 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 156 acres (63.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Size reported at approximately 44 acres (18.0 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.1213, -120.9688
Current Situation
26 Mile Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 156 acres (63 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
The fire was last updated 4 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Hope (45 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 34 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 26 Mile Creek Fire, British Columbia · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Hope
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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).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 26 Mile Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | V11058 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | 26 Mile Creek |
| Latitude | 49.12130 |
| Longitude | -120.96880 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 9:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 156 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Hope (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 5:52 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 26 Mile Creek Fire was approximately 156 acres (63 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 26 Mile Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1213, -120.9688. Nearby towns include Hope (45 km NW).
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?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
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 Hope (28 mi NW).
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 4 days ago).