Wildfire near North Slave Region (Jun 27 #2)

Active · 12,600 ha (31,135 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 the North Slave Region in the Northwest Territories has expanded at an average rate of approximately 788 hectares per day. Satellite sensors have identified 81 heat signatures within the area over the last 48 hours, indicating persistent activity across the landscape.

Since its ignition on June 27, the blaze has consumed 12,600 hectares, or roughly 31,135 acres. The fire remains active as crews continue to monitor its progression.