BC 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake Fire
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52.3616, -125.5727
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for BC 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake Fire · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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 4 acres (1.8 ha)
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Under Control
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | C51097 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake |
| Latitude | 52.36160 |
| Longitude | -125.57270 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 4 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Person |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | 7 |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 8:09 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake Fire is currently reported at approximately 4 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 7.4 km SW of Kappan Lake Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 52.3616, -125.5727.
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 2026-07-22.
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 22 minutes ago).