Big Burn Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Big Burn Creek wildfire (V10898) is part of the Manning Park Complex of wildfires.We have more than 60 personnel responding to this complex with aviation support. Crews are working to respond to this fire where possible, with the…
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Response update
The Big Burn Creek wildfire (V10898) is part of the Manning Park Complex of wildfires.We have more than 60 personnel responding to this complex with aviation support. Crews are working to respond to this fire where possible, with the primary objective of protecting the Highway 3 corridor. Please be respectful and drive carefully to ensure the safety of our crews. Please check DriveBC for the most up-to-date information on the highway status.We are working closely with BC Parks as we respond across the complex. Skagit Valley Park is now closed. Visit the BC Parks website for an up-to-date list of all active advisories.
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Size reported at approximately 1,554 acres (629 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,053 acres (426 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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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
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49.1371, -120.9887
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Big Burn Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 1,554 acres (629 hectares) and was classified as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 14 minutes ago.
The fire is near Hope (42.7 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 39 km.
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Agency-reported size for Big Burn Creek Fire, British Columbia · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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There are crews responding to this wildfire.
There are currently helicopters responding to this wildfire.
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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 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Big Burn Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | V10898 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Big Burn Creek |
| Latitude | 49.13710 |
| Longitude | -120.98870 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,554 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MONITOR |
| Aircraft | 1 |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: There are crews responding to this wildfire. · Aviation: There are currently helicopters responding to this wildfire. |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Hope (27 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 7:10 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Big Burn Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,554 acres (629 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Big Burn Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1371, -120.9887. Nearby towns include Hope (42.7 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Out of Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
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?
Nearby settlements include Hope (27 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 actively tracked (last update 14 minutes ago).