9 Mile Creek Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the 9 Mile Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres and was classified as Under Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.6 ha)
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Status: Under Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.0234, -119.3282
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 9 Mile Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: 1 acres and was classified as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
The fire is near Osoyoos (9.1 km W), Oroville (12.2 km SW), Oliver (24.1 km NW), Tonasket (36.3 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 44 km.
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Environment
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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Osoyoos
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Oroville
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Oliver
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Tonasket
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Okanagan Falls
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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: Osoyoos at 5.7 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 9 Mile Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | K50871 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | 9 Mile Creek |
| Latitude | 49.02340 |
| Longitude | -119.32820 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 12:23 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Osoyoos (5.7 mi W), Oroville (7.6 mi SW), Oliver (15 mi NW), Tonasket (23 mi S), Okanagan Falls (25 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 12:46 PM 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 9 Mile Creek Fire was approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The 9 Mile Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.0234, -119.3282. Nearby towns include Osoyoos (9.1 km W), Oroville (12.2 km SW), Oliver (24.1 km NW), Tonasket (36.3 km S).
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 2026-07-16.
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 Osoyoos (5.7 mi W), Oroville (7.6 mi SW), Oliver (15 mi NW), Tonasket (23 mi S), Okanagan Falls (25 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 8 days ago).