ContainedUpdated · Source: CIFFC

Wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Jun 26 · SW)

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Size
34,958 hectares
86,383 acres
Burning for
120 days
from Jun 26, 2026
Growth per day
291 hectares
on average
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Key facts

Source: CIFFC
Official statusUnder ControlClosed, and the interior is secured.
CauseNatural
JurisdictionSOPFEU

The story so far

Burning for 45 days near Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Quebec, the natural wildfire managed by SOPFEU has scorched a total of 34,958 ha (86,383 acres). The fire has advanced at an average daily growth of approximately 777 ha/day since it started on June 26, 2026. Despite its extensive history, current satellite activity shows only a single heat detection over the past 48 hours, reflecting its contained status.

The broader fire season in the region typically spans from May to September. Across the country, 2,272,956 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 46% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Quebec for 119 days. So far it has affected roughly 34,958 ha (86,383 acres) — about 350 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 2,639,587 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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