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Fiftynine Creek Fire, British Columbia

British Columbia, Canada · Last checked for updates 3d ago
CauseLightning DiscoveredJul 17 IDbcws: C40897

Fiftynine Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 73,172 acres (29,612 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.

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73,172 ac
Acres
12 days
Active
Since Jul 17
Lightning
Cause
Humidity
Wind
1
Nearby towns

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Timeline, Map & Situation

Timeline

  1. Size reported at approximately 73,172 acres (29,612 ha)
  2. Size reported at approximately 41,325 acres (16,724 ha)
  3. Size reported at approximately 26,846 acres (10,864 ha)
  4. Size reported at approximately 25,395 acres (10,277 ha)
  5. Size reported at approximately 9,884 acres (4,000 ha)
  6. Status: Out of Control
  7. Fire discovery / ignition reported

Map

51.2235, -121.7550

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Current Situation

Fiftynine Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 73,172 acres (29,612 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.

Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.

Settlements in the area include Clinton (19.6 km SE).

No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 82 km.

Growth Trend

73,172 acres Stable

Agency-reported size for Fiftynine Creek Fire, British Columbia · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.

4,821 38,996 73,172 2026-07-19 2026-07-25
Samples5
Peak73,172 ac
Since first+63,288 ac
2026-07-25 · 4d ago 73,172 ac
2026-07-23 · 6d ago 41,325 ac
2026-07-23 · 7d ago 26,846 ac
2026-07-20 · 9d ago 25,395 ac
2026-07-19 · 10d ago 9,884 ac

Operations

Managing unit
7
Response
Full

Latest Images

3 photos
Fiftynine Creek (C40897) July 17 1:22 pm
C40897 30 hectare ignition operations off Kelly Lake on east flank Jul 21.jpg
C40897 30 hectare ignition operations on east flank off of machine guard Jul 21.jpg

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
Clear
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
None

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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Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
8
within range
Road Closures
6
near this fire
Nearby Communities
1
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Good
no smoke
Lightning
Map
live strikes →
Smoke Plumes
Clear
none detected

Nearby Fires

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Road Closures

Other Roads
5.2 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Big Bar Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Jesmond Rd and Highway 97. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Jul

Other Roads
8.8 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Jesmond Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Big Bar Rd and Pavilion Clinton Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated

Other Roads
10 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Meadow Lake Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Highway 97 and Poison Lake Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated

Highway 97
12 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Highway 97 (Cariboo Connector), in both directions. There is a wildfire between Loon Lake Rd and 76 Mile Frontage Rd for 60.3 km (17 km south of Clinton to 8 km north of 70 Mile House). Road closed. Detour available via

Big Bar Reaction Ferry
17 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Big Bar Reaction Ferry. There is a wildfire at Big Bar Reaction Ferry (Big Bar Reaction Ferry). Ferry route closed. Next update time Thu Jul 30 at 12:00 PM PDT. Last updated Wed Jul 29 at 11:05 AM PDT. (DBC-93766)

Other Roads
24 mi · BC · RESTRICTED

Pavilion-Clinton Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Clinton and Mowich Rd. Road closed. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Next update time Fri Jul 31 at 10:00 AM PDT. Last updated Mon

Nearby Communities

  • Clinton 12 mi · SE · town

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Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameBC Fiftynine Creek
Agency Fire IDC40897
CountryCanada
Province / StateBritish Columbia
Location2.1km NW of Isadore Rd
Latitude51.22350
Longitude-121.75500
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026, 1:26 PM PDT
Current StatusOut of Control
TrackingArchive — no longer in live feed
Acres Burned73,172 ac
Containment %
CauseLightning
Response typeFull
Managing unit7
Nearby townsClinton (12 mi SE)
Discovery DateJul 17, 2026, 6:43 AM PDT
Fire TypeOUT
Data Sourcebcws

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The last recorded size of the Fiftynine Creek Fire was approximately 73,172 acres (29,612 hectares).

Where is this fire located?

The Fiftynine Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.2235, -121.7550. Nearby towns include Clinton (19.6 km SE).

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 2026-07-17.

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 Clinton (12 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 3 days ago).