531 Fire, Quebec
531 burned in Quebec, Canada, reaching about 5,642 acres (2,283 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
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Size reported at approximately 5,643 acres (2,284 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
53.3389, -71.0653
Current Situation
531 burned in Quebec, Canada, reaching about 5,642 acres (2,283 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Out of Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 6 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 3 other active fires within about 232 km.
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Agency-reported size for 531 Fire, Quebec · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | QC 531 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_QC_531 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Quebec |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 53.33890 |
| Longitude | -71.06530 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 6:55 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5,642 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 531 Fire was approximately 5,642 acres (2,283 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 531 Fire is located in Quebec, Canada at approximately 53.3389, -71.0653.
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?
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 6 days ago).