Started on Jul 16, 2026.
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Active fires nearby4 · 100 km
Burning for 40 days since its start on July 16, 2026, an active wildfire in the Northwest Territories has steadily expanded at an average daily growth of approximately 83 hectares per day, encompassing a total area of 3,300 hectares, which equals 8,154 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from May to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape shows 2,477,370 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Northwest Territories for 66 days. So far it has affected roughly 3,300 ha (8,154 acres) — about 33 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 2,609,008 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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