Shields point Fire, British Columbia
The Shields point Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 5 acres (2 hectares); agencies listed it as Being Held.
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Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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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
49.3489, -117.9435
Current Situation
The Shields point Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately 5 acres (2 hectares); agencies listed it as Being Held.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 35 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 35 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Shields point Fire, British Columbia · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Crews are responding to this wildfire
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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 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Shields point |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | N51164 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Shields point |
| Latitude | 49.34890 |
| Longitude | -117.94350 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | FULL |
| Aircraft | 2 |
| Resources | Firefighting Personnel: Crews are responding to this wildfire |
| Managing unit | Southeast Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:54 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Shields point Fire is currently reported at approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Shields point Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.3489, -117.9435.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 35 minutes ago).