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QC 289 Fire

Quebec Canada Updated 28m ago ciffc
🟥 OUT OF CONTROL

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

8,578
Acres Burned
Lightning
Cause
medium
Smoke
8
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

51.3631, -78.3894

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Environment

Current Conditions

Weather

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Smoke

Density
medium
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
Active

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

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Size reported at approximately 8,578 acres (3,471 ha)
  2. Status: Out of Control

Context

Nearby

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameQC 289
Agency Fire ID2026_QC_289
CountryCanada
Province / StateQuebec
Latitude51.36310
Longitude-78.38940
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026, 8:05 AM PDT
Current StatusOut of Control
TrackingActively tracked
Acres / Hectares Burned8,578 ac / 3,471 ha
Containment %
CauseNatural (usually lightning)
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Discovery Date
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourceciffc

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.

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?

Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium 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 28 minutes ago).