EndedUpdated · Source: CIFFC

Wildfire near Wapawsik

Started

Burned
1,078 hectares
2,664 acres
Lasted
33 days
from Jul 14, 2026
Growth per day
33 hectares
on average
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The story so far

About 15 km south of Wapawsik.

Summary written on Aug 11, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

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 2,639,587 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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