Wildfire near North Slave Region (Jun 27 · NE)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across the North Slave Region in the Northwest Territories, an active wildfire has been scorching the landscape for 56 days since it began on June 27, 2026. The fire has maintained an aggressive trajectory, expanding at an average rate of approximately 5,311 hectares per day.
The extensive blaze has now consumed a total of 297,400 hectares, equivalent to 734,890 acres. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September.
Nationwide, the broader context reveals that 2,446,257 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 61 days. So far it has affected roughly 297,400 ha (734,890 acres) — about 2,974 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 2,504,979 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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