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Global and Canadian wildfire activity

Overview

In 2026, global vegetation loss reached critical levels as wildfires destroyed over 100 million hectares of forests, savannas, croplands, and shrublands worldwide. Significant incidents were reported in Europe, Siberia, and Canada.

In Canada, more than 5,400 wildfires burned approximately 4.5 million hectares. The season was driven by prolonged heat, drought, and low humidity, with the Northwest Territories accounting for more than one-third of the total area burned. The fires resulted in the evacuation of over 33,750 people, including more than 8,800 individuals from First Nations communities.

To manage the crisis, Canada utilized a national aerial surge capacity and received assistance from over 560 firefighters from Mexico, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Australia.

Entities

Ontario · Fontainebleau forest · British Columbia · Public Safety Canada · Northwest Territories

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Canada wildfires burn 4.5 million hectares in 2026

    Canada's 2026 wildfire season burned 4.5 million hectares and displaced over 33,750 people, with significant impacts in the Northwest Territories, Ontario, and British Columbia.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Global wildfires destroy over 100 million hectares of vegetation

    Over 100 million hectares of vegetation have burned globally since early 2026, with massive wildfires reported in Canada, Siberia, Europe, and the Fontainebleau forest in France.

Sources

canadanewsmedia.ca · ilcambiamento.it · monza-news.it · notiziedi.it · qds.it · tuttobicitech.it · viaggiamo.it · westislandblog.com