Rim Lake Fire, British Columbia
This fire is currently burning in an old burn scar, which is helping to decrease fire activity and behaviour as fuels are sparse. Airtankers were used on this incident yesterday, July 28. Crews will be going direct on the north flank of…
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 6,112 acres (2,474 ha)
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Response update
This fire is currently burning in an old burn scar, which is helping to decrease fire activity and behaviour as fuels are sparse. Airtankers were used on this incident yesterday, July 28. Crews will be going direct on the north flank of this fire and working with heavy equipment to establish containment lines where fire behaviour allows.
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Size reported at approximately 5,245 acres (2,123 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 3,255 acres (1,317 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.1 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 10 acres (4.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
51.0950, -121.4243
Current Situation
The Rim Lake Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 6,112 acres (2,474 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 1 minute ago.
Nearby communities include Clinton (11.4 km W), Cache Creek (32.4 km S), Ashcroft (42.5 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 99 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Rim Lake Fire, British Columbia · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Resources Assigned
This fire is being managed by the Big Bar Complex and resources will be allocated as needed.
18 helicopters are assigned to the Big Bar Complex.
An Incident Management Team has been assigned to this wildfire.
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
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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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Highway 97 (Cariboo Connector), in both directions. There is a wildfire between Loon Lake Rd and 76 Mile Frontage Rd for 60.3 km (17 km south of Clinton to 8 km north of 70 Mile House). Road closed. Detour available via
Big Bar Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Jesmond Rd and Highway 97. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Jul
Jesmond Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Big Bar Rd and Pavilion Clinton Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated
Pavilion-Clinton Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Clinton and Mowich Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 10:00 AM PDT. Last updated Mon
Meadow Lake Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Highway 97 and Poison Lake Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated
Nearby Communities
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Clinton
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Cache Creek
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Ashcroft
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Clinton at 7.1 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Rim Lake |
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| Agency Fire ID | C41192 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | 2.8 km NW of Rim Lake |
| Latitude | 51.09500 |
| Longitude | -121.42430 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 6,112 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | FULL |
| Aircraft | 18 |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: This fire is being managed by the Big Bar Complex and resources will be allocated as needed. · Aviation: 18 helicopters are assigned to the Big Bar Complex. · Incident Management: An Incident Management Team has been assigned to this wildfire. |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Clinton (7.1 mi W), Cache Creek (20 mi S), Ashcroft (26 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Rim Lake Fire is currently reported at approximately 6,112 acres (2,474 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Rim Lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.0950, -121.4243. Nearby towns include Clinton (11.4 km W), Cache Creek (32.4 km S), Ashcroft (42.5 km S).
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 2026-07-25.
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 Clinton (7.1 mi W), Cache Creek (20 mi S), Ashcroft (26 mi S).
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 1 minute ago).