Barnes Creek Fire, British Columbia
Barnes Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 3 acres (1 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Under Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.9444, -118.1932
Current Situation
Barnes Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 3 acres (1 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Under Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 35 km.
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Agency-reported size for Barnes Creek Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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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 14 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Barnes Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | N50873 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Barnes Creek |
| Latitude | 49.94440 |
| Longitude | -118.19320 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 3:07 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 4:10 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 Barnes Creek Fire was approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Barnes Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.9444, -118.1932.
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 2026-07-15.
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 7 days ago).