Started on Jun 25, 2026.
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Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
Quick facts
- Official status
- Under ControlClosed, and the interior is secured.
- Jurisdiction
- Alberta Wildfire
A contained natural wildfire has burned 13,021 hectares (32,176 acres) near Mackenzie County, Alberta, since it started on June 25, 2026. Managed by Alberta Wildfire, the incident has been active for 45 days, showing an average daily growth of approximately 289 hectares per day during its progression through a region where the typical fire season runs from May to September.
Nationwide, the broader wildfire context reveals that 2,202,999 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 48% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Alberta for 48 days. In total it burned about 13,021 ha (32,176 acres) — around 130 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 2,607,487 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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