Wildfire near Rainy River
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for 59 days since its start on June 20, 2026, an active wildfire near Unorganized Rainy River, Ontario, has expanded to consume 25,476 hectares, equivalent to approximately 62,952 acres. The fire has maintained an average daily growth of about 432 hectares per day throughout its prolonged progression.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Despite this and other fires, the broader national landscape shows a different trend, with 2,351,339 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, placing the total burned area 45% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Ontario for 72 days. So far it has affected roughly 25,476 ha (62,952 acres) — about 255 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 2,597,139 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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