Sidley Meadows Fire, British Columbia
Sidley Meadows burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 2 acres (1 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (1.0 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.0898, -119.3017
Current Situation
Sidley Meadows burned in British Columbia, Canada, reaching about 2 acres (1 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Osoyoos (12.7 km SW), Oroville (19.4 km SW), Oliver (21 km NW), Okanagan Falls (34.7 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 39 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Osoyoos
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Oroville
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Oliver
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Okanagan Falls
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Tonasket
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Osoyoos at 7.9 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Sidley Meadows |
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| Agency Fire ID | K51208 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Sidley Meadows |
| Latitude | 49.08980 |
| Longitude | -119.30170 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Osoyoos (7.9 mi SW), Oroville (12 mi SW), Oliver (13 mi NW), Okanagan Falls (22 mi NW), Tonasket (27 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 2:28 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Sidley Meadows Fire was approximately 2 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Sidley Meadows Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.0898, -119.3017. Nearby towns include Osoyoos (12.7 km SW), Oroville (19.4 km SW), Oliver (21 km NW), Okanagan Falls (34.7 km NW).
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?
Nearby settlements include Osoyoos (7.9 mi SW), Oroville (12 mi SW), Oliver (13 mi NW), Okanagan Falls (22 mi NW), Tonasket (27 mi S).
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).