296 Fire, Quebec
Agency feeds show the 296 Fire burning in Quebec, Canada. Reported size is about 8,168 acres (3,305 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
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Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Size reported at approximately 8,206 acres (3,321 ha)
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Status: Being Held
Map
47.6819, -77.7261
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the 296 Fire burning in Quebec, Canada. Reported size is about 8,168 acres (3,305 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 46 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 241 km.
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Agency-reported size for 296 Fire, Quebec · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Quebec (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | QC 296 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_QC_296 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Quebec |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 47.68190 |
| Longitude | -77.72610 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 8,168 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 296 Fire is currently reported at approximately 8,168 acres (3,305 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 296 Fire is located in Quebec, Canada at approximately 47.6819, -77.7261.
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?
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 3 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 46 minutes ago).