Wildfire near Unorganized Division No. 18
Imagery: Sentinel-2 SWIR (Copernicus) — infrared, sees through smoke. 🟢 vegetation · 🟤 burned · 🟠 active fire.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Spanning an estimated 1,500 hectares (3,707 acres) within Saskatchewan, a stubborn wildfire near Unorganized Division No. 18 has maintained active status over a grueling 30-day burn period that began on July 4, 2026. The incident has sustained an average daily growth of approximately 50 hectares per day since its inception.
This persistent blaze unfolds against the backdrop of Saskatchewan's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Across the country, the broader landscape reveals that 2,080,649 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 51 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Saskatchewan for 30 days. So far it has affected roughly 1,500 ha (3,707 acres) — about 15 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 2,080,649 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 51% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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