Holiday Creek Fire, British Columbia
Holiday Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Under Control.
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Being Held
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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49.9569, -126.2162
Current Situation
Holiday Creek burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 days ago.
Nearby communities include Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward) (10.2 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 247 km.
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Agency-reported size for Holiday Creek Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward)
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward) at 6.3 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Holiday Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | V91099 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Holiday Creek |
| Latitude | 49.95690 |
| Longitude | -126.21620 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 1:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward) (6.3 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 9:23 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Holiday Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Holiday Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.9569, -126.2162. Nearby towns include Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward) (10.2 km E).
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 2026-07-22.
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 A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward) (6.3 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 7 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 2 days ago).