Charbonneau Creek Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the Charbonneau Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Out of Control.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.0825, -117.5031
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Charbonneau Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 days ago.
The fire is near Fruitvale (5.2 km NW), Trail (14.6 km W), Rossland (21.8 km W), Salmo (21.5 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 31 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Fruitvale
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Trail
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Rossland
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Salmo
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Castlegar
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Nelson
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Fruitvale at 3.2 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Charbonneau Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N51242 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Charbonneau Creek |
| Latitude | 49.08250 |
| Longitude | -117.50310 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 12:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Fruitvale (3.2 mi NW), Trail (9.1 mi W), Rossland (14 mi W), Salmo (13 mi NE), Castlegar (18 mi NW), Nelson (30 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 10:08 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Charbonneau Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Charbonneau Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.0825, -117.5031. Nearby towns include Fruitvale (5.2 km NW), Trail (14.6 km W), Rossland (21.8 km W), Salmo (21.5 km NE).
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 2026-07-26.
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 Fruitvale (3.2 mi NW), Trail (9.1 mi W), Rossland (14 mi W), Salmo (13 mi NE), Castlegar (18 mi NW), Nelson (30 mi N).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).