Current wildfires in the Watson Lake fire district

All current fires in this district are listed in alphabetical order. To view fires on an interactive map, visit the Wildfires hub.

This district includes:

  • Nahanni Range Road
  • Rancheria
  • Upper Liard
  • Watson Lake

For British Columbia, visit the BC Wildfire Services.

For Northwest Territories, visit the government's live fire map.

Map showing boundaries of Watson Lake fire district

 


ALLEN CREEK (2026WL006)

3.00 hectares in a transitional fire management zone.
We are providing a monitored response to this wildfire, where officials keep track of the fire for potential social disruption or other major impacts as it fulfills its natural ecological role.
This fire is out of control.
Initially reported on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:57 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

HYLAND RIVER (2026WL007)

132.00 hectares in a wilderness (forested) fire management zone.
We are providing a monitored response to this wildfire, where officials keep track of the fire for potential social disruption or other major impacts as it fulfills its natural ecological role.
This fire is out of control.
Initially reported on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

LITTLE MOOSE RIVER (2026WL009)

1.60 hectares in a full fire management zone.
We are providing a monitored response to this wildfire, where officials keep track of the fire for potential social disruption or other major impacts as it fulfills its natural ecological role.
This fire is out of control.
Initially reported on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:09 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

LITTLE MOOSE RIVER II (2026WL010)

0.10 hectares in a full fire management zone.
We are providing a monitored response to this wildfire, where officials keep track of the fire for potential social disruption or other major impacts as it fulfills its natural ecological role.
This fire is out of control.
Initially reported on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:15 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

PRESCRIBED BURN (2026WL002)

1.41 hectares in a critical fire management zone.
This prescribed burn is complete.
Initially reported on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:04 am. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

PRESCRIBED BURN (2026WL003)

0.40 hectares in a critical fire management zone.
This prescribed burn is complete.
Initially reported on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:22 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

RANCHERIA LODGE FIRE (2026WL005)

0.39 hectares in a full fire management zone.
This fire is extinguished.
Initially reported on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:07 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

UPPER LIARD (2026WL001)

0.25 hectares in a critical fire management zone.
This fire is extinguished.
Initially reported on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6:35 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

UPPER LIARD ROAD (2026WL004)

0.01 hectares in a critical fire management zone.
This fire is extinguished.
Initially reported on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:56 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

WEST RANCHERIA (2026WL008)

0.10 hectares in a full fire management zone.
This fire is extinguished.
Initially reported on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:16 pm. Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

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Date modified: 2024-12-02