Mt Alston Fire, British Columbia
The Mt Alston Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
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
50.0455, -126.1994
Current Situation
The Mt Alston Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 6 other incidents inside roughly 248 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Mt Alston Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Mt Alston |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | V81131 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Mt Alston |
| Latitude | 50.04550 |
| Longitude | -126.19940 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 3:38 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mt Alston Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Mt Alston Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.0455, -126.1994.
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 2026-07-23.
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 6 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).