Wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Jun 27)

Active · 11,096 ha (27,419 acres) · started 2026-06-27 · 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).

Burning for 16 days, the wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, has maintained a steady progression across the landscape, expanding at an average rate of approximately 694 hectares per day. Since its ignition on June 27, the blaze has consumed a total of 11,096 hectares, or roughly 27,419 acres.

The fire remains classified as active as it continues to impact the region. Emergency management and monitoring efforts are ongoing to track the fire's movement through the terrain.