Poplar Creek Fire, British Columbia
Agency feeds show the Poplar Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 4 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Out of Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.5 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.3929, -117.1432
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Poplar Creek Fire burning in British Columbia, Canada. Reported size is about 4 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 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 55 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Resources Assigned
An initial attack crew is responding.
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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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 Poplar Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N71253 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Poplar Creek |
| Latitude | 50.39290 |
| Longitude | -117.14320 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 4 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | MODIFIED |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: An initial attack crew is responding. |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 1:25 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Poplar Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 4 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Poplar Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.3929, -117.1432.
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 2 minutes ago).