Wildfire near North Slave Region
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for four days since its start on July 30, 2026, an active wildfire has consumed 2,030 hectares (5,016 acres) in the Northwest Territories near the North Slave Region, advancing at an average daily growth of approximately 508 hectares per day.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Across the country, a broader context shows that 2,080,649 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 51 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 4 days. So far it has affected roughly 2,030 ha (5,016 acres) — about 20 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 2,080,649 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 51% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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