Inonoaklin Creek Fire
Started on Jul 25, 2026.
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Cause
- Natural
- Response
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- BC Wildfire Service
Burning across the landscape near Nakusp, British Columbia, the natural Inonoaklin Creek Fire has maintained a steady footprint for 39 days since its start on July 25, 2026. Managed by the BC Wildfire Service, the fire has achieved a contained status while expanding at an average daily growth of approximately 39 hectares per day, accumulating a total size of 1,511 hectares, equivalent to 3,733 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. On a broader national scale, the fire activity occurs within a wider context where 2,597,706 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 39% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in British Columbia for 46 days. So far it has affected roughly 1,511 ha (3,733 acres) — about 15 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 2,606,411 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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