Started on Jul 14, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near Wapawsik, Manitoba, a contained wildfire has steadily persisted for 28 days since its start on July 14, 2026. Over the course of its month-long trajectory, the blaze has maintained an average daily growth of approximately 39 hectares per day, accumulating a total footprint of 1,078 hectares, which translates to roughly 2,664 acres.
This persistent fire unfolds against a broader national backdrop where Canada's typical fire season spans from May to September. Despite ongoing localized incidents, the wider landscape reflects a less destructive year overall; across the country, 2,286,112 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a notable 46 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Manitoba for 32 days. In total it burned about 1,078 ha (2,664 acres) — around 11 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 2,621,334 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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