289 Fire, Quebec
Agency feeds show the 289 Fire burning in Quebec, Canada. Reported size is about 8,578 acres (3,471 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
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Timeline
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Status: Out of Control
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Size reported at approximately 8,578 acres (3,471 ha)
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Status: Under Control
Map
51.3631, -78.3894
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the 289 Fire burning in Quebec, Canada. Reported size is about 8,578 acres (3,471 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 minutes ago.
The fire is near Waskaganish (28.4 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 151 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 289 Fire, Quebec · 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
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Waskaganish
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Quebec (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | QC 289 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_QC_289 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Quebec |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 51.36310 |
| Longitude | -78.38940 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 8,578 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MOD |
| Nearby towns | Waskaganish (18 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 289 Fire is currently reported at approximately 8,578 acres (3,471 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 289 Fire is located in Quebec, Canada at approximately 51.3631, -78.3894. Nearby towns include Waskaganish (28.4 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?
A discovery date is not available in the current agency snapshot.
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 Waskaganish (18 mi NW).
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 2 minutes ago).