SS021-26 Fire, Northwest Territories
The SS021-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 3,497 acres (1,415 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
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Size reported at approximately 3,497 acres (1,415 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
60.5149, -110.4320
Current Situation
The SS021-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 3,497 acres (1,415 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 32 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 159 km.
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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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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 SS021-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NT_SS021-26 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Northwest Territories |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 60.51485 |
| Longitude | -110.43198 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3,497 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The SS021-26 Fire is currently reported at approximately 3,497 acres (1,415 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The SS021-26 Fire is located in Northwest Territories, Canada at approximately 60.5149, -110.4320.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 32 minutes ago).