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 wildfires in Northwest Territories
What FireRadar has observed in Northwest Territories
These FireRadar archive statistics use only official Northwest Territories incident observations. The coverage dates are shown because the archive is not a complete record of the 2026 wildfire season.
Some older records were imported when this history began. They are included in the total number of fires but are not presented as newly recorded by FireRadar. Size changes reflect values reported by the source; they do not represent cumulative area burned or a FireRadar estimate of growth.
Explore wildfire regions in Northwest Territories
Use regional pages for a broader view of current wildfires, smoke and AQHI, with links to nearby community maps.
Data status
- Last updated
Update details
- FireRadar checked
- Page prepared
Source and FireRadar check times may differ.
View update history →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 keeps the original meaning of the source and uses a standard display label only when a documented 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
Browse Northwest Territories wildfire history, smoke and air-quality maps, or open the FireRadar guide and data directories.
Northwest Territories wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in Northwest Territories?
FireRadar currently lists 7 active official wildfire 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 times, status terms, duplicate handling, recent-out windows and the use of CWFIS national records can differ. FireRadar links to the responsible 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: latest available records from Government of the Northwest Territories Environment and Climate Change.
- Recent out or extinguished fires: official records updated within the past 48 hours.
- 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
The summary above shows whether updates from this source are current, delayed or unavailable.
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 →Important safety note
Official evacuation notices and coverage limits →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
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