VQ059-26 Fire, Northwest Territories
The VQ059-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 3,321 acres (1,344 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
-
Size reported at approximately 3,321 acres (1,344 ha)
-
Status: Out of Control
Map
66.6350, -122.1780
Current Situation
The VQ059-26 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Northwest Territories, Canada. It has burned approximately 3,321 acres (1,344 hectares) under a Out of Control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 48 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 147 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Loading local weather…
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.
Open live smoke layer →Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
No communities found within about 31 mi.
Largest Fires in Northwest Territories
Community
Report an Update
Insight
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 VQ059-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NT_VQ059-26 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Northwest Territories |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 66.63502 |
| Longitude | -122.17803 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3,321 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Response type | MON |
| Nearby towns | — |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The VQ059-26 Fire is currently reported at approximately 3,321 acres (1,344 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The VQ059-26 Fire is located in Northwest Territories, Canada at approximately 66.6350, -122.1780.
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 48 minutes ago).