Started on Jul 13, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
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Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
Burning across a span of 3,448 ha (8,520 acres) in the vicinity of Lac la Croix, Ontario, an active wildfire has maintained its relentless progression for 29 days since its ignition on July 13, 2026. The fire's trajectory reflects a steady expansion, averaging an estimated 119 ha/day of daily growth within a region where the typical fire season spans from May to September.
This ongoing incident unfolds against the broader backdrop of Canada's national fire activity, where a cumulative 2,286,112 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Ontario for 70 days. So far it has affected roughly 3,448 ha (8,520 acres) — about 34 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 2,609,874 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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