Falk Creek Fire, British Columbia
This wildfire is the result of overwintering fire activity becoming more visible as snow melts and temperatures rise. A modified response is being used for this incident. Fires burning in more remote areas - further from communities and…
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Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.4 ha)
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Status: Under Control
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Response update
This wildfire is the result of overwintering fire activity becoming more visible as snow melts and temperatures rise. A modified response is being used for this incident. Fires burning in more remote areas - further from communities and infrastructure and showing low potential for growth or impact – are actively monitored and assessed, to manage the fire within a pre-determined perimeter. When a fire is being monitored, this means BC Wildfire Service is observing and analyzing the fire but it's not immediately suppressed, with the goal to minimize damage while maximizing ecological benefits from the fire.
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
58.3549, -123.9409
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Falk Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 4 acres (1 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 249 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
No communities found within about 31 mi.
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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 83 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Falk Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | G90285 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Falk Creek |
| Latitude | 58.35490 |
| Longitude | -123.94090 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 4 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | FULL |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | — |
| Discovery Date | May 7, 2026, 12:10 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Falk Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 4 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Falk Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 58.3549, -123.9409.
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 2026-05-07.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 2 minutes ago).