Jolly Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Jolly Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
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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
49.1260, -119.1620
Current Situation
The Jolly Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 15 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 36 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Jolly Creek Fire, British Columbia · 3 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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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Jolly Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N61150 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Jolly Creek |
| Latitude | 49.12600 |
| Longitude | -119.16200 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 11:01 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 8:51 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Jolly Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Jolly Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1260, -119.1620.
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 2026-07-24.
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 15 hours ago).