Started on Jun 23, 2023.
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Active fires nearby1 · 100 km
Burning for an astonishing 1,143 days since its start on June 23, 2023, an active wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, has maintained a remarkably slow and steady trajectory, averaging approximately 1 hectare of growth per day. Despite this prolonged duration, the fire's total footprint remains relatively contained at 1,220 hectares, which is equivalent to 3,016 acres.
This persistent incident unfolds against the backdrop of Canada's broader 2026 fire season, which typically runs from May to September. Across the country, 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 48% below the two-decade average for the nation.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Quebec for 1209 days. So far it has affected roughly 1,220 ha (3,016 acres) — about 12 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 2,621,334 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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