Northwest Territories Wildfire Map
The Northwest Territories has extensive remote wildfire activity and long distances between communities. This page presents official GNWT fire details with map placement where a reliable fire-ID match is available.
Version françaiseCurrent Northwest Territories wildfire snapshot
What FireRadar has observed in Northwest Territories
These are derived FireRadar archive statistics for direct-official Northwest Territories incident observations only. The coverage window is shown explicitly because the FireRadar archive is not a complete 2026 wildfire-season record.
Migration baseline fires can count toward the unique-fire archive universe but are never relabelled as first observed by FireRadar. Reported-size changes reflect source-reported incident values and are not cumulative area burned or a FireRadar fire-growth estimate.
Explore wildfire regions in Northwest Territories
Regional pages bridge the province-wide view and individual community maps with curated geographic extents, current official incidents, smoke and AQHI context, and links into local pages.
Data trust & freshness
- Source last updated
- FireRadar retrieved
- Page generated
These timestamps are intentionally separate: the responsible agency owns the source update, FireRadar records when it retrieved the data, and page generation does not replace either timestamp.
Northwest Territories source methodology
GNWT incident details are the source of truth; matched geometry is placement context and is not assumed to be an exact perimeter.
Status terminology
FireRadar preserves raw source meaning and normalizes display labels only where a documented source mapping exists.
Coverage limitations
Large remote areas, matched geometry, and source timing can make point-based distance less informative than official local guidance.
Largest or most recently updated fires in Northwest Territories
Communities nearest to current official incidents
These are straight-line distances from each curated community centre to the nearest current official incident point. They are not evacuation or risk distances.
Related wildfire maps and guides
A short set of next steps keeps this province page focused. The full guide, community, history and data directories remain available from their dedicated hubs.
Northwest Territories wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in Northwest Territories?
FireRadar currently counts 220 active direct-official records for Northwest Territories. The number can differ from other maps because datasets use different update times and inclusion rules.
Why can FireRadar and the official Northwest Territories map show different totals?
Source publication timing, status interpretation, duplicate handling, retained out-fire windows, and national fallback records can differ. FireRadar links back to the owning authority so users can verify the current official record.
Does a FireRadar marker show the exact edge of a Northwest Territories wildfire?
Not necessarily. A marker may be a source-provided incident point or a matched reference location. Use an official perimeter when one is available and follow emergency authorities for decisions.
What this map shows
- Active official fires: direct Northwest Territories incident records where the source supplies them.
- Recent out or extinguished fires: direct official records updated within FireRadar’s 48-hour recent-out window.
- Reported hectares: summed only for active official records that contain a usable fire size.
- Satellite hotspots: optional NASA FIRMS thermal detections, kept separate from official incidents.
Official source coverage
Integration coverage is separate from current source health. The live source summary above shows whether the direct feed is current, delayed, or unavailable right now.
GNWT fire-detail pages are the source of truth. Matched geometry is placement context and may not be an exact perimeter.
Visit Government of the Northwest Territories Environment and Climate Change →How to use the Northwest Territories wildfire map
Start with direct official active-fire markers. Select a marker to inspect its status, reported size, source dates, and cause when those fields are available.
Enable recent out fires, satellite hotspots, or the CWFIS national view separately. These layers have different meanings and should not be added together as one incident total.
Search a community or address to open a nearby-activity preview with approximate straight-line distances to official fires and satellite detections.
Important safety note
FireRadar is an informational map, not an emergency notification or evacuation service. Data can be delayed, incomplete, or revised by the source. Follow Government of the Northwest Territories Environment and Climate Change, local emergency services, and official evacuation instructions for decisions affecting life or property.
Selected community wildfire maps in Northwest Territories
This province page shows a concise set of local entry points. Use the community directory or regional pages for the complete curated inventory.