BC Bonanza Creek Fire
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51.0340, -122.8576
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for BC Bonanza Creek Fire · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
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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Size reported at approximately 62 acres (25.0 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 297 acres (120 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,730 acres (700 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #8 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Bonanza Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | K71082 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Bonanza Creek |
| Latitude | 51.03400 |
| Longitude | -122.85760 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 3:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,730 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | Cariboo Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 12:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bonanza Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,730 acres (700 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Bonanza Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 51.0340, -122.8576.
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 2026-07-21.
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 10 minutes ago).