Wildfire near La Ronge
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near La Ronge, Saskatchewan, an active wildfire has been tracked across the landscape for 48 days since its start on July 6, 2026. The fire has expanded to cover 10,894 hectares, which translates to approximately 26,920 acres, maintaining an average daily growth of about 227 hectares per day.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. At the national level, the broader context shows that 2,467,646 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a figure that remains 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Saskatchewan for 50 days. In total it burned about 10,894 ha (26,920 acres) — around 109 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 2,597,139 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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