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Wildfire near Coffee Creek

Active · 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) · Started · Updated

This fire in numbersDay 57
3,000Hectares7,413Acres57Days burning

Started on Aug 8, 2026.

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Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS

Burning across the landscape near Coffee Creek, Yukon, an active wildfire has now consumed approximately 3,000 hectares (7,413 acres) since it began on August 8, 2026. Over its 14-day trajectory, the blaze has maintained an average daily growth of about 214 hectares per day. Recent satellite monitoring underscores the fire's ongoing reach, registering 27 heat detections in the past 48 hours to highlight the extent of the spread.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. While this fire continues to threaten the local area, the broader national landscape tells a different story. Across the country, 2,419,284 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 43% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Yukon for 56 days. So far it has affected roughly 3,000 ha (7,413 acres) — about 30 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 2,614,883 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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