3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
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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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
51.5915, -121.5004
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 12 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 71 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
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 & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Meadow Lake Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Highway 97 and Poison Lake Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated
Big Bar Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Jesmond Rd and Highway 97. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Jul
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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | C41294 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake |
| Latitude | 51.59150 |
| Longitude | -121.50040 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 1:14 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | 7 |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 9:24 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The 3.0 km E of Valentine Lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.5915, -121.5004.
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?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-28.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 12 hours ago).