East Cariboo Creek Fire, British Columbia
The East Cariboo Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
51.5063, -118.4267
Current Situation
The East Cariboo Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 days ago.
Nearby communities include Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) (20.6 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 55 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for East Cariboo Creek Fire, British Columbia · 2 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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek)
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) at 13 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC East Cariboo Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N41073 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | East Cariboo Creek |
| Latitude | 51.50630 |
| Longitude | -118.42670 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 3:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under 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 | Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) (13 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 3:59 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the East Cariboo Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The East Cariboo Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.5063, -118.4267. Nearby towns include Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) (20.6 km SE).
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 2026-07-20.
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 B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) (13 mi SE).
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 8 days ago).