EndedUpdated · Source: CIFFC

Bonanza Creek Fire

Started

Burned
34,992 hectares
86,467 acres
Lasted
92 days
from Jul 21, 2026
Growth per day
380 hectares
on average
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Key facts

Source: CIFFC
Official statusOutOut, no heat left.
CauseNatural
JurisdictionBC Wildfire Service

The story so far

Burning near Gold Bridge, British Columbia, the Bonanza Creek Fire burned over a period of 93 days after starting on July 21, 2026. The natural-start fire ultimately grew to cover 34,992 hectares, equivalent to 86,467 acres, averaging approximately 376 hectares per day. The incident has now ended, with response efforts managed by the BC Wildfire Service.

The fire occurred during the typical regional fire season, which runs from May to September. Across the country, 2,631,537 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 38% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in British Columbia for 91 days. In total it burned about 34,992 ha (86,467 acres) — around 350 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 2,638,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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