Started on Jun 19, 2026.
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Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Spanning 12,919 hectares (31,924 acres) after 27 days of continuous activity, the wildfire near Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, has maintained a steady progression, averaging approximately 478 hectares of growth per day since its ignition on June 19, 2026.
The blaze remains classified as active as it continues to impact the landscape of the region.
In context
This wildfire burned in Quebec for 48 days. In total it burned about 12,919 ha (31,924 acres) — around 129 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 2,617,400 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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