Ontario Wildfire Map
Most Ontario wildfire activity occurs in the province's north. This page shows current AFFES incidents with source and update times.
Version françaiseCurrent wildfires in Ontario
What FireRadar has observed in Ontario
These FireRadar archive statistics use only official Ontario 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 Ontario
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 →Ontario wildfire map and current Ontario fires
The Ontario wildfire map uses direct Ontario AFFES/LIO incident records for the official fire view, with source status and timestamps preserved where available. This is the canonical FireRadar page for Ontario wildfire-map searches rather than creating separate year-based map pages.
CWFIS remains a separately labelled national reference layer and is not added to Ontario official totals. Wildfire smoke is also a separate ECCC FireWork forecast layer, so a smoke plume should not be interpreted as a new Ontario wildfire incident.
Ontario source methodology
Ontario AFFES/LIO records are used as official Ontario incidents. CWFIS national records remain a separately labelled reference layer and are excluded from Ontario official totals.
Status terminology
FireRadar keeps the original meaning of the source and uses a standard display label only when a documented mapping exists.
Coverage limitations
Ontario totals can differ from CWFIS because the products use different publication timing, inclusion rules, identifiers, and update workflows.
Largest or most recently updated fires in Ontario
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 Ontario wildfire history, smoke and air-quality maps, or open the FireRadar guide and data directories.
Ontario wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in Ontario?
FireRadar currently lists 13 active official wildfire records for Ontario. The number can differ from other maps because datasets use different update times and inclusion rules.
Why can FireRadar and the official Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
- 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.
Official active and new fire markers come from Ontario AFFES/LIO data. Marker data is informational and may not represent an exact perimeter.
Visit Ontario Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services →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 Ontario Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, local emergency services, and official evacuation instructions for decisions affecting life or property.
Selected community wildfire maps in Ontario
Choose a community below or browse the full community directory.
14 more community maps are available in the directory.