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Key facts
Source: CIFFCThe story so far
Burning near North Bend, British Columbia, the Brunswick Creek Fire has been active for 114 days since starting on July 2, 2026, averaging an estimated growth of 84 hectares per day. Despite the prolonged duration, response efforts managed by the BC Wildfire Service have successfully brought the human-caused fire to a contained status.
The fire has consumed a total of 9,543 hectares, which is equivalent to 23,581 acres. The incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Across the country, a broader context shows that 2,639,587 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 38% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in British Columbia for 123 days. So far it has affected roughly 9,543 ha (23,581 acres) — about 95 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Canada
Across Canada, roughly 2,652,509 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 37% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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