Started on Jul 14, 2026.
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Burning for 28 days since its July 14 start, an active wildfire near Fort Hope, Ontario, has consumed 1,237 hectares (3,057 acres) at an average daily growth of approximately 44 hectares per day.
The fire burns amid a regional fire season that typically spans from May to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape reflects contrasting conditions, with 2,286,112 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Ontario for 71 days. So far it has affected roughly 1,237 ha (3,057 acres) — about 12 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 2,611,719 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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