Kristianson Fire, British Columbia
Kristianson is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 30 acres (12 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 30 acres (12.2 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.5 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.4783, -119.8112
Current Situation
Kristianson is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 30 acres (12 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
The fire was last updated 32 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 83 km.
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Agency-reported size for Kristianson 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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Kristianson |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | K41302 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Kristianson |
| Latitude | 50.47830 |
| Longitude | -119.81120 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 30 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Person |
| Managing unit | Kamloops Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 2:15 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Kristianson Fire is currently reported at approximately 30 acres (12 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Kristianson Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.4783, -119.8112.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-28.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 32 minutes ago).