Washout Creek Fire, British Columbia
The Washout Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.7270, -116.7646
Current Situation
The Washout Creek Fire was a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 38 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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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Washout Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | N71241 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Washout Creek |
| Latitude | 49.72700 |
| Longitude | -116.76460 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 4:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 9:43 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Washout Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Washout Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.7270, -116.7646.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).