Akolkolex Creek Fire, British Columbia
Agency feeds show the Akolkolex Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 12 acres (5 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
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Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 12 acres (4.8 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.9793, -117.8488
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Akolkolex Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 12 acres (5 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
The fire was last updated 52 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 71 km.
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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 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Akolkolex Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N40912 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Akolkolex Creek |
| Latitude | 50.97930 |
| Longitude | -117.84880 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 12 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 10:24 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Akolkolex Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 12 acres (5 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Akolkolex Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.9793, -117.8488.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
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 actively tracked (last update 52 minutes ago).