Over 900 Wildfires Burn Across Canada, Scorching 3 Million Hectares

As of July 22, 2026, more than 900 wildfires were burning across Canada, scorching roughly 3 million hectares. The most concerning fires are in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, where several remain out of control. Smoke has reached the United States and crossed the Atlantic to northern Europe. Fort Simpson, NWT faced evacuation orders; Ontario declared an emergency area order on July 15.