Whatshan Peak Fire, British Columbia
This archive page covers the Whatshan Peak Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
50.0471, -118.1797
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Whatshan Peak Fire in British Columbia, Canada. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Being Held classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 42 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 46 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Whatshan Peak Fire, British Columbia · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Whatshan Peak |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | N51252 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Whatshan Peak |
| Latitude | 50.04710 |
| Longitude | -118.17970 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 8:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| 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, 1:18 PM 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 Whatshan Peak Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Whatshan Peak Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 50.0471, -118.1797.
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 2026-07-26.
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 42 hours ago).