SS047-26 Fire, Northwest Territories
Agency feeds show the SS047-26 Fire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. Reported size is about 33 acres (13 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Being Held
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Size reported at approximately 33 acres (13.4 ha)
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Status: Out of Control
Map
61.0269, -112.5374
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the SS047-26 Fire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. Reported size is about 33 acres (13 hectares) and was classified as Being Held.
The fire was last updated 30 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Rat River (10.3 km N), Rocher River (41.3 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 146 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for SS047-26 Fire, Northwest Territories · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
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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Rat River
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Rocher River
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Northwest Territories (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Rat River at 6.4 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | NT SS047-26 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NT_SS047-26 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Northwest Territories |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 61.02688 |
| Longitude | -112.53743 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Held |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 33 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | FUL |
| Nearby towns | Rat River (6.4 mi N), Rocher River (26 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The SS047-26 Fire is currently reported at approximately 33 acres (13 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The SS047-26 Fire is located in Northwest Territories, Canada at approximately 61.0269, -112.5374. Nearby towns include Rat River (10.3 km N), Rocher River (41.3 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being Held. 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 Rat River (6.4 mi N), Rocher River (26 mi N).
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 30 minutes ago).