G40963 Fire, British Columbia
The G40963 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Timeline
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
53.2611, -124.2345
Current Situation
The G40963 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 9 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Area I (West Fraser/Nazko) (30.2 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 161 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
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 I (West Fraser/Nazko)
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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC G40963 |
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| Agency Fire ID | G40963 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 53.26110 |
| Longitude | -124.23450 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 5:20 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Nearby towns | Area I (West Fraser/Nazko) (19 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 4:50 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the G40963 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The G40963 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 53.2611, -124.2345. Nearby towns include Area I (West Fraser/Nazko) (30.2 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 Area I (West Fraser/Nazko) (19 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 9 days ago).