Wildfire near Division No. 23 (Jun 27 · W)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across Unorganized Division No. 23, Manitoba, an active wildfire has now been active for 37 days since its start on June 27, 2026. The fire has maintained a steady trajectory, averaging approximately 25 hectares of growth per day to reach a total size of 908 hectares, which translates to 2,244 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. On a national level, the broader context shows that 2,102,567 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 50% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Manitoba for 38 days. In total it burned about 908 ha (2,244 acres) — around 9.1 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 2,504,979 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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