BC South Bentinck Arm Fire
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52.1199, -126.8151
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Environment
Current Conditions
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 1 acres (0.3 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
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Road Closures
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).
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC South Bentinck Arm |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | VA1126 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | South Bentinck Arm |
| Latitude | 52.11990 |
| Longitude | -126.81510 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | Coastal Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 11:54 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The South Bentinck Arm Fire is currently reported at approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The South Bentinck Arm Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 52.1199, -126.8151.
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 21 minutes ago).