Jumbo Creek Fire, British Columbia
N21071 is a lightning-caused wildfire burning in challenging terrain, where direct suppression activities would provide limited operational benefit while exposing firefighters to unnecessary risk. This incident is not threatening…
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Size reported at approximately 108 acres (43.8 ha)
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Response update
N21071 is a lightning-caused wildfire burning in challenging terrain, where direct suppression activities would provide limited operational benefit while exposing firefighters to unnecessary risk. This incident is not threatening structures or critical infrastructure at this time. This fire is also burning within a fire-dependent ecosystem where naturally occurring wildfire provides ecological benefits, as such, the BC Wildfire Service is using a modified response strategy for this incident. This wildfire is being regularly monitored and should it move into an area that is a threat to identified values, response objectives and tactics will be adjusted accordingly.
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Size reported at approximately 84 acres (34.0 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 54 acres (22.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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50.3672, -116.5195
Current Situation
Jumbo Creek is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 108 acres (44 hectares) and was classified as Out of Control.
The fire was last updated 38 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Invermere (38.1 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 68 km.
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Invermere
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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).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Jumbo Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N21071 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Jumbo Creek |
| Latitude | 50.36720 |
| Longitude | -116.51950 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 2:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 108 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Invermere (24 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 1:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Jumbo Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 108 acres (44 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Jumbo Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.3672, -116.5195. Nearby towns include Invermere (38.1 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 2026-07-20.
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 Invermere (24 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).