Two uncontained wildfires were burning in Saskatchewan in late May 2026, prompting evacuations in the Duck Lake area as officials warned wildfire risk remained high despite a slow start to the season.

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.

Multiple primary residences have burned in the Bear Creek Fire in Denali Borough, Alaska, as officials work to identify impacted homes.

The borough re-issued mandatory water restrictions this week amid drought conditions and as Lily Lake water levels continue to drop. In August, the borough has banned watering lawns with sprinklers. Hand-drip irrigation of vegetable and flower gardens is allowed.