QC 290 Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
50.2878, -78.6331
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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Timeline
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Status: Out of Control
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Size reported at approximately 26,768 acres (10,833 ha)
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Out of Control · 10832.5 ha · QC · CIFFC
Context
Nearby & Resources
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Quebec (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | QC 290 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_QC_290 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Quebec |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 50.28780 |
| Longitude | -78.63310 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 12:51 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 26,768 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 290 Fire is currently reported at approximately 26,768 acres (10,833 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 290 Fire is located in Quebec, Canada at approximately 50.2878, -78.6331.
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 6 minutes ago).