FS010-26 Fire, Northwest Territories
The FS010-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 2,155 acres (872 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2,155 acres (872 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 42 acres (16.8 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
61.4044, -122.9917
Current Situation
The FS010-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 2,155 acres (872 hectares); agencies listed it as Out of Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 16 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Nahanni Butte (46.3 km SW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 67 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for FS010-26 Fire, Northwest Territories · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Nahanni Butte
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Northwest Territories (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | NT FS010-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NT_FS010-26 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Northwest Territories |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 61.40435 |
| Longitude | -122.99170 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2,155 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Nahanni Butte (29 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The FS010-26 Fire is currently reported at approximately 2,155 acres (872 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The FS010-26 Fire is located in Northwest Territories, Canada at approximately 61.4044, -122.9917. Nearby towns include Nahanni Butte (46.3 km SW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Out of 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?
Nearby settlements include Nahanni Butte (29 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 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 actively tracked (last update 16 minutes ago).