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Wildfire near Rivière-Mouchalagane (Jun 29 · E)

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Size
1,632 hectares
4,033 acres
Burning for
120 days
from Jun 29, 2026
Growth per day
14 hectares
on average
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Key facts

Source: CIFFC
Official statusBeing Monitored
JurisdictionSOPFEU

The story so far

Burning near Rivière-Mouchalagane, Quebec, an active natural wildfire managed by SOPFEU has been spreading for 41 days since it started on June 29, 2026. The fire has maintained an approximate average daily growth of 40 hectares per day, reaching a total size of 1,632 hectares, which translates to 4,033 acres.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from May to September. Nationally, the broader context shows that 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 48% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Quebec for 119 days. So far it has affected roughly 1,632 ha (4,033 acres) — about 16 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 2,638,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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