Naltesby Lake Fire, British Columbia
The Naltesby Lake Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 2 acres (1 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (1.0 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
53.5812, -123.4755
Current Situation
The Naltesby Lake Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 2 acres (1 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
The fire is near Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek) (44.7 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 146 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Naltesby Lake Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
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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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek)
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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 Naltesby Lake |
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| Agency Fire ID | G40973 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 53.58120 |
| Longitude | -123.47550 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 2:05 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Nearby towns | Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek) (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 5:36 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Naltesby Lake Fire was approximately 2 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Naltesby Lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 53.5812, -123.4755. Nearby towns include Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek) (44.7 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-18.
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 Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek) (28 mi NW).
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 8 days ago).