S of Palmer Creek Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the S of Palmer Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
52.3920, -124.5847
Current Situation
This archive page covers the S of Palmer Creek Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
Nearby communities include Nimpo Lake (38.6 km W), Anahim Lake (49.2 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 155 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for S of Palmer Creek Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Nimpo Lake
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Anahim Lake
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC S of Palmer Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | C51088 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | S of Palmer Creek |
| Latitude | 52.39200 |
| Longitude | -124.58470 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 9:18 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | 7 |
| Nearby towns | Nimpo Lake (24 mi W), Anahim Lake (31 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 4:11 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 S of Palmer Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The S of Palmer Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 52.3920, -124.5847. Nearby towns include Nimpo Lake (38.6 km W), Anahim Lake (49.2 km W).
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 2026-07-21.
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 Nimpo Lake (24 mi W), Anahim Lake (31 mi W).
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).