BC Bourgeois Creek Fire
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53.4059, -124.0308
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Agency-reported size for BC Bourgeois Creek Fire · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
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Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
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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 741 acres (300 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,606 acres (650 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in British Columbia (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Bourgeois Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | C11112 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | E of Bourgeois Creek |
| Latitude | 53.40590 |
| Longitude | -124.03080 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 1:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,606 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | 7 |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 5:19 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bourgeois Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,606 acres (650 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Bourgeois Creek Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 53.4059, -124.0308.
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?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
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 38 minutes ago).