Started on Jul 5, 2026.
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Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
Burning across the landscape for 35 days, a persistent wildfire in Unorganized Kenora District, Ontario, continues to maintain an active status after igniting on July 5, 2026. The prolonged incident has steadily expanded at an average daily growth of approximately 25 hectares per day, accumulating a total footprint of 891 hectares, equivalent to 2,202 acres.
This persistent blaze unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Despite ongoing localized fire activity, the broader national landscape reflects a different trajectory; across the country, 2,202,999 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant 48 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Ontario for 40 days. In total it burned about 891 ha (2,202 acres) — around 8.9 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 2,613,643 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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