Meachen Creek #2 Fire, British Columbia
The Meachen Creek #2 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
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Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.6034, -116.3070
Current Situation
The Meachen Creek #2 Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 6 days ago.
The fire is near Kimberley (24.9 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 60 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Meachen Creek #2 Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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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Kimberley
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Kimberley at 15 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Meachen Creek #2 |
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| Agency Fire ID | N10982 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Meachen Creek #2 |
| Latitude | 49.60340 |
| Longitude | -116.30700 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 10:19 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Kimberley (15 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 7:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Meachen Creek #2 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Meachen Creek #2 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.6034, -116.3070. Nearby towns include Kimberley (24.9 km E).
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 2026-07-18.
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 Kimberley (15 mi E).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 6 days ago).