Yellowknife Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Yellowknife in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across Northwest Territories, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Yellowknife sits amid vast Northwest Territories boreal forest where large summer wildfires can grow quickly and threaten access routes.
Wildfire risk around Yellowknife
Yellowknife sits amid vast Northwest Territories boreal forest where large summer wildfires can grow quickly and threaten access routes.
Yellowknife sits within Northwest Territories, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Yellowknife to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Yellowknife fire data sources
Everything we show near Yellowknife traces back to the agencies that publish it for Northwest Territories:
- Northwest Territories Fire
- Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (NRCan)
- NASA FIRMS
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/wildfire-operations.
Yellowknife wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Yellowknife right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Yellowknife and across Northwest Territories in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Yellowknife to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Yellowknife?
Wildfire smoke can reach Yellowknife from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Yellowknife. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Yellowknife?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the Northwest Territories area around Yellowknife. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Yellowknife fire data come from?
Everything we show near Yellowknife traces back to official agencies for Northwest Territories, including Northwest Territories Fire. Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.