Wildfires burning in Canada’s Northwest Territories prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Wrigley and Fort Simpson on June 28 and 29, 2026, as two lightning-caused fires remained out of control. The blaze threatening Fort Simpson had expanded to more than 8 900 ha (21 992 acres) by June 29, while more than 62 000 ha (153 209 acres) had burned across the territory.
At least three firefighters were reported dead while two others were injured amid suppression efforts for Knowles and Gore fires along the Utah-Colorado border on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The fires are believed to have been started by lightning strike on Friday and Saturday.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a State of Emergency and temporarily expanded the state forester’s authority to restrict fireworks through July 5, 2026, after the Cottonwood Fire grew into the largest active wildfire in the United States. The fire had burned about 29 000 ha (71 841 acres) in Beaver County and remained 0% contained as extreme fire weather fueled rapid growth across southern Utah on Friday, June 26.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an Extremely Critical fire-weather outlook for parts of central and southwestern Utah, northwest Arizona, and extreme southeastern Nevada for June 26, 2026, as southwest winds of 40-55 km/h (25-35 mph) combine with relative humidity of 5–15%.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect across large parts of Interior Alaska until 22:00 AKDT (06:00 UTC June 22) on June 21, 2026. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing lightning along with low humidity, hot temperatures, and gusty winds to create critical fire weather conditions in the region.
Authorities issued evacuation orders for areas east of the Highway 1 corridor near Lytton, British Columbia, as the Saw Creek wildfire grew to an estimated 200 ha (494 acres) on June 20, 2026. Officials warned that the out-of-control wildfire poses a significant risk to life as emergency operations continue south of the community.
What appeared to be human remains were discovered inside a home destroyed by the Upriver Fire in Spokane County, Washington, on June 17, 2026, as investigators examined a property where a resident was reported missing after allegedly declining evacuation orders. The fire destroyed at least 12 homes and forced large-scale evacuations.
Approximately 357 households were evacuated and a State of Local Emergency was declared in West Kelowna, British Columbia, on June 16, 2026, after the Kalamoir Park wildfire threatened homes in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights neighbourhoods.
The South Fork Fire has grown to 9 352 ha (23 112 acres) since igniting about 19 km (12 miles) west of Crawford, Nebraska, on June 9, 2026. The fire has prompted evacuation orders for areas north of Crawford’s city center, Fort Robinson State Park, and the Ponderosa Villa Assisted Living Facility. Highway 20 and Fort Robinson State Park were closed, and Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency as firefighters worked to contain the wildfire.
The November Fire burned 227 ha (560 acres) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California on June 10, 2026, prompting evacuations and a large firefighting response before crews stopped forward spread and lifted all evacuation orders later the same day.
