BC Murphy Creek #2 Fire
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49.1624, -117.8010
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for BC Murphy Creek #2 Fire · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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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: 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.
Nearby Communities
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Rossland
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Trail
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Fruitvale
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Castlegar
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Rossland at 5.5 mi).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Murphy Creek #2 |
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| Agency Fire ID | N51175 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Murphy Creek #2 |
| Latitude | 49.16240 |
| Longitude | -117.80100 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 8:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Rossland (5.5 mi S), Trail (6.2 mi SE), Fruitvale (12 mi E), Castlegar (13 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 2:22 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Murphy Creek #2 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Murphy Creek #2 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.1624, -117.8010. Nearby towns include Rossland (8.8 km S), Trail (10 km SE), Fruitvale (18.8 km E), Castlegar (20.7 km NE).
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 2026-07-24.
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?
Nearby settlements include Rossland (5.5 mi S), Trail (6.2 mi SE), Fruitvale (12 mi E), Castlegar (13 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 64°F, 32% humidity, 3 mph from the se.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 4 minutes ago).