Johnson Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Johnson Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 2 acres (1 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (1.0 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.3 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.7724, -117.6456
Current Situation
The Johnson Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 2 acres (1 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 49 minutes ago.
The fire is near Beaton (7.2 km SW), Trout Lake (15.9 km SE), Ferguson (15.9 km SE), Arrowhead (20.7 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 53 km.
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Agency-reported size for Johnson Creek Fire, British Columbia · 3 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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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Beaton
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Trout Lake
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Ferguson
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Arrowhead
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Halcyon
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Gerrard
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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: Beaton at 4.5 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Johnson Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N51066 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Johnson Creek |
| Latitude | 50.77240 |
| Longitude | -117.64560 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | FULL |
| Aircraft | 1 |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Beaton (4.5 mi SW), Trout Lake (9.9 mi SE), Ferguson (9.9 mi SE), Arrowhead (13 mi SW), Halcyon (21 mi SW), Gerrard (24 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 8:35 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Johnson Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 2 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Johnson Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.7724, -117.6456. Nearby towns include Beaton (7.2 km SW), Trout Lake (15.9 km SE), Ferguson (15.9 km SE), Arrowhead (20.7 km SW).
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 2026-07-20.
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 Beaton (4.5 mi SW), Trout Lake (9.9 mi SE), Ferguson (9.9 mi SE), Arrowhead (13 mi SW), Halcyon (21 mi SW), Gerrard (24 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 actively tracked (last update 49 minutes ago).