Hanna Creek Fire, British Columbia
Operations: Heavy equipment is tying guards into existing roads and cutblocks together.Crews are establishing pump sites and water delivery systems to support suppression efforts. Some established trails in the area are closed while…
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Response update
Operations: Heavy equipment is tying guards into existing roads and cutblocks together.Crews are establishing pump sites and water delivery systems to support suppression efforts. Some established trails in the area are closed while firefighters are using sections of the trail network for fire access.Helicopters are transporting personnel and equipment, conducting aerial reconnaissance, and delivering water as operational objectives require.Trail Closures: There are two trails in the area closed due to this wildfire. For the latest information on trail closures visit SitesAndTrailsBC.ca
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Size reported at approximately 11 acres (4.6 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 12 acres (5.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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49.1368, -117.8555
Current Situation
The Hanna Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 11 acres (5 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 38 minutes ago.
The fire is near Rossland (7.1 km SE), Trail (11.9 km E), Fruitvale (22.2 km E), Castlegar (25.2 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 25 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Hanna Creek Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Resources Assigned
There is 1 Initial Attack and 1 Unit Crew responding to this wildfire.
There is 1 helicopter responding to this wildfire.
Heavy equipment is assigned to this wildfire.
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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
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Rossland
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Trail
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Fruitvale
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Castlegar
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Rossland at 4.4 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Hanna Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N51161 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Hanna Creek |
| Latitude | 49.13680 |
| Longitude | -117.85550 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 1:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 11 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | FULL |
| Aircraft | 1 |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: There is 1 Initial Attack and 1 Unit Crew responding to this wildfire. · Aviation: There is 1 helicopter responding to this wildfire. · Heavy Equipment: Heavy equipment is assigned to this wildfire. |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Rossland (4.4 mi SE), Trail (7.4 mi E), Fruitvale (14 mi E), Castlegar (16 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:36 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Hanna Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 11 acres (5 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Hanna Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1368, -117.8555. Nearby towns include Rossland (7.1 km SE), Trail (11.9 km E), Fruitvale (22.2 km E), Castlegar (25.2 km NE).
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 2026-07-24.
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 Rossland (4.4 mi SE), Trail (7.4 mi E), Fruitvale (14 mi E), Castlegar (16 mi NE).
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 38 minutes ago).