Blakeburn Mine Fire, British Columbia
Agency feeds show the Blakeburn Mine Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Under Control.
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Status: Under Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.5054, -120.7650
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Blakeburn Mine Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Princeton (19.1 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 59 km.
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Agency-reported size for Blakeburn Mine 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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Princeton
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Princeton at 12 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Blakeburn Mine |
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| Agency Fire ID | K61084 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Blakeburn Mine |
| Latitude | 49.50540 |
| Longitude | -120.76500 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Princeton (12 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 1:19 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Blakeburn Mine Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Blakeburn Mine Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.5054, -120.7650. Nearby towns include Princeton (19.1 km E).
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 2026-07-21.
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 Princeton (12 mi E).
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 7 minutes ago).