617 Fire, Newfoundland and Labrador
The 617 Fire was a wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 2,100 acres (850 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
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Size reported at approximately 2,100 acres (850 ha)
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Status: Under Control
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54.3182, -66.1047
Current Situation
The 617 Fire was a wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The last recorded size was approximately 2,100 acres (850 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 220 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Newfoundland and Labrador (currently ranked #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | NL 617 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NL_617 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 54.31820 |
| Longitude | -66.10470 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 2:55 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2,100 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
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What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 617 Fire was approximately 2,100 acres (850 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 617 Fire is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at approximately 54.3182, -66.1047.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
A discovery date is not available in the current agency snapshot.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 3 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 days ago).