π N71251 Fire
Location, per BC Wildfire Service: Kokanee Creek
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Official record
- Official fire ID
- 2026-N71251
- Reporting agency
- British Columbia
- Size
- 14 hectares
- Stage of control
- BH β Being held
- Discovered
- Jul 24, 2026
- Latest agency report
- Jul 26, 2026
Canadian agencies report a fire's stage of control (OC = Out of control, BH = Being held, UC = Under control), not a U.S.-style containment percentage β we show the official status exactly as reported. Sizes are in hectares (1 ha β 2.5 acres).
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π°οΈ Satellite view of the N71251 Fire Fire
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Live ADS-BCommon questions about N71251 Fire
How big is N71251 Fire?
N71251 Fire is officially reported at 14 hectares (about 34 acres) in British Columbia, per Canada's national fire feed (CWFIF). Agencies update sizes on their own schedule, so the number reflects their latest report, not a live measurement.
Is N71251 Fire under control?
The BC Wildfire Service currently lists this fire as "Being Held". We show the official status exactly as reported.
Where is N71251 Fire burning?
The fire's reported point is in British Columbia. The marker is a pin, not the fire: it marks where the fire was reported, not where its edge is right now β real fires spread, markers don't move.
How current is this page?
It shows the newest official data there is β re-pulled every few minutes from Natural Resources Canada's national fire feed, which Canadian agencies update on their own schedule. For evacuation decisions, follow your provincial emergency authorities and call 911 in an emergency.