Davis Creek Fire, British Columbia
Davis Creek is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 20 acres (8 hectares); agencies listed it as Being Held.
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Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 20 acres (8.0 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.1 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.0841, -117.0832
Current Situation
Davis Creek is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 20 acres (8 hectares); agencies listed it as Being Held.
The fire was last updated 1 minute ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Area D (Lardeau Valley/Duncan Lake) (32.8 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 50 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Davis Creek Fire, British Columbia · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Area D (Lardeau Valley/Duncan Lake)
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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 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Davis Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N71086 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Davis Creek |
| Latitude | 50.08410 |
| Longitude | -117.08320 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 10:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 20 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Area D (Lardeau Valley/Duncan Lake) (20 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 12:28 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Davis Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 20 acres (8 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Davis Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.0841, -117.0832. Nearby towns include Area D (Lardeau Valley/Duncan Lake) (32.8 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. 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 Area D (Lardeau Valley/Duncan Lake) (20 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 actively tracked (last update 1 minute ago).