Calamity Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Calamity Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 173 acres (70 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Size reported at approximately 173 acres (70.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.8359, -116.4980
Current Situation
The Calamity Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 173 acres (70 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 18 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck) (28 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 51 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck)
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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 Calamity Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N11036 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Calamity Creek |
| Latitude | 49.83590 |
| Longitude | -116.49800 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 2:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 173 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck) (17 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 18, 2026, 5:25 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Calamity Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 173 acres (70 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Calamity Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.8359, -116.4980. Nearby towns include Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck) (28 km E).
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 2026-07-19.
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 Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck) (17 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 18 minutes ago).