Started on Jul 9, 2026.
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Burning for 33 days near Slate Falls, Ontario, an active wildfire has expanded to cover approximately 3,056 hectares, or 7,552 acres. Since starting on July 9, 2026, the fire has maintained an average daily growth of about 93 hectares per day within a region where the typical fire season runs from May to September.
Across the country, the broader landscape reflects a somewhat subdued season overall, with 2,286,112 hectares burned so far in 2026, placing the national total 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Ontario for 68 days. In total it burned about 3,056 ha (7,552 acres) — around 31 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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