Donnie Creek fire
| Donnie Creek fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of 2023 Canadian wildfires | |
Donnie Creek fire on 18 May, 2023 | |
| Date(s) | May 12, 2023 – August 2024 |
| Location | Near Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 619,072.5 ha |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
The Donnie Creek fire was a 2023 wildfire in the Canadian province of British Columbia. With a final size of 619,072.5 hectares (1,529,761 acres), it is the largest recorded wildfire in the province's history. The fire was caused by lightning and started on May 12, 2023. It started 136 kilometres (85 mi) north of the town of Fort Nelson in the northeast of the province. The fire burned throughout the year and would be a source of holdover fires in 2024. One firefighter was killed while working on the fire.