551 Fire, Quebec
The 551 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Quebec, Canada. It has burned approximately 301 acres (122 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 301 acres (122 ha)
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Out of Control · 119.2 ha · QC · CIFFC
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Size reported at approximately 295 acres (119 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
51.7672, -69.7767
Current Situation
The 551 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Quebec, Canada. It has burned approximately 301 acres (122 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 57 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 191 km.
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Agency-reported size for 551 Fire, Quebec · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | QC 551 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_QC_551 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Quebec |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 51.76720 |
| Longitude | -69.77670 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:30 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 301 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 551 Fire is currently reported at approximately 301 acres (122 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 551 Fire is located in Quebec, Canada at approximately 51.7672, -69.7767.
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 is 1 other active wildfire 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 57 minutes ago).