Started on Jun 24, 2026.
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Burning across the Sahtu Region in the Northwest Territories, an active wildfire has now been on the landscape for 46 days since its start on June 24, 2026. The fire has steadily advanced at an average daily growth of approximately 74 hectares per day, bringing its total footprint to 3,405 hectares, which equates to 8,414 acres.
This prolonged incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Despite this localized activity, the broader national landscape reflects a different trend; across the country, 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 48% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 88 days. So far it has affected roughly 3,405 ha (8,414 acres) — about 34 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 2,609,008 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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