French Bar Creek Fire
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
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- BC Wildfire Service
Burning near Clinton in British Columbia, the active French Bar Creek Fire has steadily consumed the landscape for 59 days since its start on July 4, 2026. Managed by the BC Wildfire Service, the sprawling blaze has reached a recorded size of 61,766 hectares, which translates to approximately 152,627 acres. Throughout its nearly two-month progression, the fire has maintained an average daily growth of about 1,047 hectares per day.
This prolonged incident occurs within the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from May to September. Despite the notable activity of the French Bar Creek Fire, the broader national picture reflects a different trend. Across the country, a total of 2,597,506 hectares have burned so far in 2026, placing the current year's total burned area 39% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in British Columbia for 60 days. So far it has affected roughly 61,766 ha (152,627 acres) — about 618 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 2,598,469 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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