BC Shields point Fire
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49.3489, -117.9435
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Agency-reported size for BC Shields point Fire · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Out of Control
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Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.5 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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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 Shields point |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | N51164 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Shields point |
| Latitude | 49.34890 |
| Longitude | -117.94350 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 8:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:54 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Shields point Fire is currently reported at approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Shields point Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.3489, -117.9435.
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 2026-07-24.
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?
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 3 minutes ago).