Wildfire near Kenora (Jul 2 · SW)
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Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for 38 days since its start on July 2, 2026, an active wildfire near Unorganized Kenora District, Ontario, continues to maintain a steady trajectory with an approximate average daily growth of 20 hectares per day, bringing its total footprint to 763 hectares, equivalent to 1,885 acres.
This incident unfolds within the context of the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from May to September. Across the country, the broader fire landscape reveals a notable contrast, with 2,202,999 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that sits 48% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Ontario for 57 days. In total it burned about 763 ha (1,885 acres) — around 7.6 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 2,595,525 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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