Wildfire near Déline District (Jul 4)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning in the Northwest Territories near Déline District, an active wildfire has maintained its persistence for 54 days since starting on July 4, 2026, averaging an expansion of approximately 93 hectares per day to reach a total size of 5,000 hectares (12,355 acres).
This prolonged incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Within a broader national perspective, the scope of this fire contributes to a broader seasonal picture in which 2,504,979 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, placing the national total 41% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 54 days. So far it has affected roughly 5,000 ha (12,355 acres) — about 50 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 2,504,979 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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