Started on Jun 26, 2026.
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Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Official status
- Being Monitored
- Jurisdiction
- SOPFEU
Burning for 44 days near Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Quebec, a natural wildfire managed by SOPFEU has expanded at an average daily growth of approximately 70 hectares per day, reaching a total size of 3,072 hectares (7,592 acres) since it started on June 26, 2026.
This active fire unfolds against the backdrop of the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Across the country, 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 48% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Quebec for 107 days. So far it has affected roughly 3,072 ha (7,592 acres) — about 31 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 2,619,691 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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