Pear Lake Fire
Started on Jul 17, 2026.
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Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
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Quick facts
- Cause
- Natural
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- BC Wildfire Service
Burning near Clinton, British Columbia, the active Pear Lake Fire has consumed 165,909 hectares (409,970 acres) since it was ignited by natural causes on July 17, 2026. Managed by the BC Wildfire Service, the blaze has been active for 51 days, maintaining an aggressive average daily growth of approximately 3,253 hectares per day.
This major incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects a somewhat different trend, with 2,600,107 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 39% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in British Columbia for 56 days. So far it has affected roughly 165,909 ha (409,970 acres) — about 1,659 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 2,607,369 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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