Started on Jun 1, 2026.
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Burning across Unorganized Division No. 23, Manitoba, an active wildfire has been scorching the landscape for 64 days since it started on June 1, 2026. The fire has maintained a steady trajectory, averaging approximately 8 hectares of growth per day.
The blaze has reached a total size of 500 hectares, which translates to 1,236 acres. This fire is part of a broader national season that typically runs from May to September.
Across the country, a total of 2,102,567 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant 50% decrease compared to the two-decade average for the same period.
In context
This wildfire burned in Manitoba for 64 days. In total it burned about 500 ha (1,236 acres) — around 5.0 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 2,617,400 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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