Started on Jul 1, 2026.
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Burning across Unorganized Division No. 23 in Manitoba, an active wildfire has now persisted for 34 days since starting on July 1, 2026, maintaining an average daily growth of approximately 16 hectares per day. The persistent blaze has charred a total of 527 hectares, which translates to 1,302 acres of land.
This ongoing incident unfolds within a broader national landscape where 2,102,567 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a total tracking 50% below the country's two-decade average. In this region, wildfire activity typically spans from May to September.
In context
This wildfire burned in Manitoba for 34 days. In total it burned about 527 ha (1,302 acres) — around 5.3 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 2,609,008 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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