Wildfire near Dehcho Region (Jun 29 · NE)
Started on Jun 29, 2026.
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
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 has been burning in Northwest Territories for 75 days. So far it has affected roughly 88,658 ha (219,078 acres) — about 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 2,607,369 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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