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BC 23.8 km SE of Cariboo lake Fire

British Columbia, Canada · Updated 5m ago ·bcws: C31113
🟥 OUT OF CONTROL

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

less than 1 acre
Acres Burned
Jul 22
Discovered
Lightning
Cause
8
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

52.6817, -121.0101

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Growth Trend

0 acres Stable

Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
light
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
Active

Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Fire discovery / ignition reported
  2. Status: Out of Control

Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
8
within range
Road Closures
0
near this fire
Nearby Communities
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Fair
light smoke
Lightning
Map
live strikes →
Smoke Plumes
light
in area

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameBC 23.8 km SE of Cariboo lake
Agency Fire IDC31113
CountryCanada
Province / StateBritish Columbia
Location23.8 km SE of Cariboo lake
Latitude52.68170
Longitude-121.01010
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026, 4:56 PM PDT
Current StatusOut of Control
TrackingActively tracked
Acres Burnedless than 1 acre
Containment %
CauseLightning
Personnel
Resources
Estimated cost
Fuel
Managing unit7
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Discovery DateJul 22, 2026, 5:31 PM PDT
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourcebcws

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The 23.8 km SE of Cariboo lake Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.

Where is this fire located?

The 23.8 km SE of Cariboo lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 52.6817, -121.0101.

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?

Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.

Is smoke affecting nearby communities?

Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).

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 actively tracked (last update 5 minutes ago).