Wildfire near Déline District (Jun 28 · SE)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for 42 days since its start on June 28, the active wildfire near Déline District in the Northwest Territories has steadily expanded at an average daily growth rate of approximately 798 hectares per day, consuming a total of 33,501 hectares (82,783 acres).
This persistent blaze unfolds against a broader national backdrop where the typical fire season spans from May to September. Despite ongoing activity across various regions, the cumulative national impact remains subdued relative to historical trends, with 2,202,999 hectares 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 60 days. So far it has affected roughly 33,501 ha (82,783 acres) — about 335 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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