Wildfire near Dehcho Region
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across the Northwest Territories in the Dehcho Region, an active wildfire has maintained a steady trajectory since its ignition on June 24, 2026. Over the course of 40 days, the fire has maintained an approximate average daily growth of 22 hectares per day, bringing its total footprint to 872 hectares, which translates to 2,155 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape reflects a different scale of activity, with 2,102,567 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 50% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 41 days. So far it has affected roughly 872 ha (2,155 acres) — about 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 2,102,567 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 50% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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