Started on Jun 29, 2026.
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Burning through the Northwest Territories for 41 days since its June 29 start, an active wildfire near the Déline District has now consumed 586 hectares (1,448 acres). The fire has maintained an average daily growth of approximately 14 hectares per day.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Across the country, 2,245,513 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 47% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 83 days. So far it has affected roughly 586 ha (1,448 acres) — about 5.9 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 2,609,008 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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