Turret Creek Fire, British Columbia
Turret Creek is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 1 acres and was classified as Under Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.6 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.2852, -114.7995
Current Situation
Turret Creek is a wildfire currently listed in British Columbia, Canada, with an estimated burned area of 1 acres and was classified as Under Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 hours ago.
The fire is near Fernie (30.8 km NW), Eureka (48.7 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 114 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Turret Creek Fire, British Columbia · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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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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Fernie
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Eureka
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Insight
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 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Turret Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N11225 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Turret Creek |
| Latitude | 49.28520 |
| Longitude | -114.79950 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 1:43 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Fernie (19 mi NW), Eureka (30 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 12:44 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Turret Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Turret Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.2852, -114.7995. Nearby towns include Fernie (30.8 km NW), Eureka (48.7 km S).
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?
Nearby settlements include Fernie (19 mi NW), Eureka (30 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 actively tracked (last update 5 hours ago).