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Wildfire near Rivière-Koksoak (Jun 29 · W)

Active · 6,114 hectares (15,107 acres) · Started · Updated

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6,114Hectares15,107Acres86Days burning

Started on Jun 29, 2026.

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Quick facts

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Burning for 41 days in the Quebec region of Rivière-Koksoak, an active natural wildfire managed by SOPFEU has expanded at an average daily growth of approximately 149 hectares per day since its start on June 29, 2026. The blaze currently spans 6,114 hectares, equivalent to 15,107 acres.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects a total of 2,202,999 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 48% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Quebec for 85 days. So far it has affected roughly 6,114 ha (15,107 acres) — about 61 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 2,609,874 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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