Ainslie Creek Wildfire in British Columbia Grows to 66,557 Hectares
The out-of-control fire has increased in size, with officials expecting heightened activity.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ETFirst report
Ainslie Creek Wildfire in British Columbia Grows to 66,557 Hectares, Out of Control
The Ainslie Creek wildfire in British Columbia has grown to 66,557 hectares, according to the Campbell River Mirror. The fire is reported to be out of control, with increased fire behaviour expected, the outlet reported.
The fire's size and status were reported by the Campbell River Mirror on August 21, 2026. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
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Sources
- Increased fire activity expected Friday on Ainslie Creek blaze - Campbell River Mirrorcampbellrivermirror.com
- Heat, wind expected to test Ainslie Creek containment before unsettled weekendcastanetkamloops.net
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- Version 221 Aug 2026, 15:53current
Updated to include the date of reporting and clarify that no containment figure has been reported.
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First published.
- Version 121 Aug 2026, 15:16current
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