Wildfire near North Slave Region (Jul 16 · E #2)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for 19 days in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories, an active wildfire has expanded at an average rate of approximately 29 hectares per day since it began on July 16, 2026. The incident has currently consumed 542 hectares, which translates to about 1,339 acres.
This fire develops during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape reflects a different tempo, with 2,102,567 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 50% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 20 days. So far it has affected roughly 542 ha (1,339 acres) — about 5.4 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 2,117,287 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 50% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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