Wildfire near Dehcho Region (Jul 13 · NE)

Burning across the Dehcho Region in the Northwest Territories, an active wildfire has consumed 37,000 hectares (91,429 acres) since it began on July 13, 2026. The fire has maintained a steady trajectory over its 42 days of activity, expanding at an average daily growth rate of approximately 881 hectares per day.

Satellite monitoring underscores the ongoing threat, with 49 thermal heat detections registered in the surrounding area over a recent 48-hour window, illustrating how far the perimeter has spread. The typical fire season in this region spans from May to September, placing the current incident squarely within peak vulnerability months.

This fire occurs against a broader national backdrop where 2,477,370 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a total that sits 42% below the two-decade average for the same period.