Pasayten River Fire, British Columbia
KFC is coordinating with Ptarmigan wildfire responders and we have deployed resources. There has been minimal growth into the Kamloops Fire Centre at this time. The deployed crew worked on assessing structure protection needs in the…
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Response update
KFC is coordinating with Ptarmigan wildfire responders and we have deployed resources. There has been minimal growth into the Kamloops Fire Centre at this time. The deployed crew worked on assessing structure protection needs in the area and heavy equipment continues improving access. For more information on this wildfire please refer to the Washington DNR Wildfire Portal here or call the Kamloops Fire Centre Information Team.
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Size reported at approximately 1,236 acres (500 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.0010, -120.5461
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Pasayten River Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 1,236 acres (500 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 52 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Resources Assigned
Heavy equipment is assigned to this incident.
Environment
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
- 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 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Pasayten River |
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| Agency Fire ID | K61186 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Pasayten River |
| Latitude | 49.00100 |
| Longitude | -120.54610 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,236 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Resources | Heavy Equipment: Heavy equipment is assigned to this incident. |
| Managing unit | Kamloops Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 6:20 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Pasayten River Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,236 acres (500 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Pasayten River Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.0010, -120.5461.
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 2026-07-25.
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 8 minutes ago).