A lightning-caused wildfire (2026WB004) in Wood Buffalo National Park near the Whooping Crane nesting area has grown to about 10,757 hectares and is classified as out of control, with smoke visible from nearby communities. Officials say there is currently no threat to communities or infrastructure, and suppression is being led by Parks Canada with support from the GNWT.

An out-of-control wildfire that destroyed 20 homes in a northern Alberta Indigenous community has burned its way into Wood Buffalo National Park.

Yukon’s first recorded wildfire of 2026 was detected east of Aishihik Lake and is believed to be a holdover (“zombie”) fire from 2025. Yukon Wildfire is monitoring the one-hectare blaze, currently classified as being held, rather than actively suppressing it.

Denali National Park has closed to visitors due to the rapidly spreading Riley Fire near its entrance, prompting evacuations and a significant firefighting response.