128 Active Wildland Fires in Northwest Ontario, Many Not Under Control Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

As of the evening of July 13, 2026, the Northwest Region of Ontario, Canada, is battling 128 active wildland fires, with 53 not under control. Hot, dry conditions are contributing to increased fire behavior. Thirty-one new fires were discovered on July 13. Significant resources, including FireRanger crews and helicopters, are deployed to suppress fires like Fort Frances 14, which is 1,749.7 hectares and not under control.