Bush Lake Fire, British Columbia
Bush Lake burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Under Control.
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.5608, -120.4498
Current Situation
Bush Lake burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Under Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 101 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Bush Lake Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Bush Lake |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | K21129 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Bush Lake |
| Latitude | 50.56080 |
| Longitude | -120.44980 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 11:27 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Person |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 1:17 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 Bush Lake Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Bush Lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.5608, -120.4498.
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 2026-07-23.
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 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 4 days ago).