NT VQ078-26 Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
66.5262, -128.9172
Growth Trend
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
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Timeline
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Status: Out of Control
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Size reported at approximately 30 acres (12.0 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Largest Fires in Northwest Territories
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 VQ078-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026_NT_VQ078-26 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | Northwest Territories |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 66.52623 |
| Longitude | -128.91720 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 3:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Out of Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 30 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural (usually lightning) |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | ciffc |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The VQ078-26 Fire is currently reported at approximately 30 acres (12 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The VQ078-26 Fire is located in Northwest Territories, Canada at approximately 66.5262, -128.9172.
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 27 minutes ago).