Started on Jun 24, 2026.
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Active fires nearby3 · 100 km
Burning for 46 days since its start on June 24, the active wildfire near Nahanni Butte in the Northwest Territories has consumed 872 hectares (2,155 acres) within the Dehcho Region. The fire has experienced an average daily growth of approximately 19 hectares per day during its prolonged sweep through the landscape, fitting into the region's typical fire season which spans from May to September.
This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 48% below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire burned in Northwest Territories for 86 days. In total it burned about 872 ha (2,155 acres) — around 8.7 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 2,609,008 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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