Hozomeen Mountain Fire, British Columbia
Helicopters are bucketing to cool and slow fire activity on the west side of the Hozomeen Mountain wildfire today (July 28).Crews are working to establish contingency lines and guards as appropriate, in collaboration with BC Parks.We…
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Response update
Helicopters are bucketing to cool and slow fire activity on the west side of the Hozomeen Mountain wildfire today (July 28).Crews are working to establish contingency lines and guards as appropriate, in collaboration with BC Parks.We continue to collaborate closely with our partners in the US Forest Service and North Cascades National Park to support values protection in the area. The Hozomeen Mountain wildfire (V10885) is a part of the Manning Park Complex of wildfires.This fire originated on the U.S. side of the Canada-U.S. border in Washington State and has now spread across the border into Canada. Visit the U.S. National Parks Service website for more information about closures in the North Cascades National Park.Please check DriveBC for the most up-to-date information on the status of Highway 3.We are working closely with BC Parks as we respond across the complex. Skagit Valley Park is now closed. Visit the BC Parks website for an up-to-date list of all active advisories.
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Size reported at approximately 1,317 acres (533 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,384 acres (560 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 74 acres (30.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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48.9993, -121.0203
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Hozomeen Mountain Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 1,317 acres (533 hectares) and was classified as Out of Control.
The fire was last updated 44 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 35 km.
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Agency-reported size for Hozomeen Mountain Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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There are crews responding to this wildfire.
There are currently helicopters responding to this wildfire.
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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 Hozomeen Mountain |
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| Agency Fire ID | V10885 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | MT Hozameen |
| Latitude | 48.99930 |
| Longitude | -121.02030 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,317 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MONITOR |
| Aircraft | 1 |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: There are crews responding to this wildfire. · Aviation: There are currently helicopters responding to this wildfire. |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 6:47 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Hozomeen Mountain Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,317 acres (533 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Hozomeen Mountain Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 48.9993, -121.0203.
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 2026-07-17.
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 44 minutes ago).