Mt Rollins Fire, British Columbia
The Mt Rollins Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 27 acres (11 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 27 acres (11.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.8467, -117.9512
Current Situation
The Mt Rollins Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 27 acres (11 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 30 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 46 km.
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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).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Mt Rollins |
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| Agency Fire ID | N51257 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Mt Rollins |
| Latitude | 49.84670 |
| Longitude | -117.95120 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:21 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 27 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 2:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mt Rollins Fire is currently reported at approximately 27 acres (11 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Mt Rollins Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.8467, -117.9512.
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 2026-07-26.
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 30 minutes ago).