Wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Jun 25)

Active · 12,160 ha (30,047 acres) · started 2026-06-25 · updated 2026-07-13

True color Fire (SWIR)

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True color (left): as the eye sees it.
Infrared / SWIR (right): sees through smoke.

🟢 green = vegetation
🟤 red/brown = burned
🟠 orange = active fire

Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

After burning for 18 days, the wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, continues to expand at an average rate of approximately 676 hectares per day. Satellite sensors have identified 42 active heat signatures within the area over the last 48 hours, underscoring the persistent intensity of the blaze.

Since its ignition on June 25, 2026, the fire has consumed 12,160 hectares, or roughly 30,047 acres, of land. The incident remains officially classified as active as crews monitor the ongoing spread across the region.