EndedUpdated · Source: CIFFC

Wildfire near Dehcho Region (Jun 29 · NE)

Started

Burned
88,658 hectares
219,078 acres
Lasted
82 days
from Jun 29, 2026
Growth per day
1,081 hectares
on average
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The story so far

Summary written on Aug 9, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Burning near the Dehcho Region in the Northwest Territories, an active wildfire has expanded significantly over 41 days since it began on June 29, 2026. The fire has consumed 88,658 hectares, translating to approximately 219,078 acres, with an average daily growth of about 2,162 hectares per day.

Satellites have detected 43 heat signatures near the fire over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the incident. This fire occurs within the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September.

Nationwide, the broader context shows that 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 48% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Northwest Territories for 81 days. In total it burned about 88,658 ha (219,078 acres) — around 887 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 2,640,394 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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