FireRadar Wildfires in Canada
This map shows public wildfire information from across Canada. FireRadar uses provincial or territorial records where they are available. In areas without current local data, records from Natural Resources Canada may appear with their source clearly identified.
What this map shows
Wildfires reported by public authorities
FireRadar uses records published by the responsible provincial or territorial wildfire service whenever they are available.
National information where needed
If current local records are unavailable, FireRadar may show Natural Resources Canada records with a different source label.
Source and update time
Open a fire to see who reported it and when the available information was last updated.
How to interpret it
Status terms vary by jurisdiction
Provinces and territories use different labels and definitions. FireRadar keeps the published status while presenting records in a consistent format.
Check the update time
The time a fire was first reported and the time its details were last updated are different. Both may be older than the time you opened the map.
Check the responsible authority
Use the linked official source for emergency notices, restrictions, road closures, public-safety instructions, and the newest incident-specific decisions.
Coverage and limitations
FireRadar can only show information made available by public sources. Details, update frequency, status terms, locations and fire perimeters vary by jurisdiction. Prince Edward Island and Nunavut do not currently provide local active-fire records through FireRadar, so any records shown there come from the national CWFIS source. When local totals are unavailable, FireRadar shows them as unavailable rather than zero. FireRadar is not an emergency authority.
Common questions about this map
What is the FireRadar Wildfires layer?
It is a Canada-wide map of wildfire records published by provincial, territorial and national public authorities. Each record identifies its source.
Why can FireRadar differ from a provincial map?
Public sources update on different schedules, so FireRadar and a provincial map can briefly show different information. Follow the linked authority for operational decisions.
Are satellite hotspots included in official fire totals?
No. NASA FIRMS thermal detections are shown on a separate optional layer and are not counted as reported wildfires.
Why are some records from CWFIS?
Natural Resources Canada's Canadian Wildland Fire Information System provides national coverage when current local records are unavailable. FireRadar keeps those records clearly labelled and separate from local-source totals.
Data source
FireRadar presents this view using Provincial and territorial wildfire authorities, with Natural Resources Canada where needed. The interactive map is informational and may not reflect source changes immediately.
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