Mineral Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Mineral Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 20 acres (8 hectares) under a Being Held classification.
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 20 acres (8.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.7802, -117.3138
Current Situation
The Mineral Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 20 acres (8 hectares) under a Being Held classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 38 km.
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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 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Mineral Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N50870 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Mineral Creek |
| Latitude | 49.78020 |
| Longitude | -117.31380 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 20 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 12:56 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mineral Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 20 acres (8 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Mineral Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.7802, -117.3138.
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 2026-07-16.
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 4 minutes ago).