BC Blakeburn Mine Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
49.5054, -120.7650
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for BC Blakeburn Mine Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Out of Control
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Status: Under Control
Context
Nearby & Resources
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Blakeburn Mine |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | K61084 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Blakeburn Mine |
| Latitude | 49.50540 |
| Longitude | -120.76500 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 3:31 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 1:19 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Blakeburn Mine Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Blakeburn Mine Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.5054, -120.7650.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.
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 2 minutes ago).