Forest fire season 2026 in Newfoundland and Labrador recorded 133 wildfires and an approximate burn area of 96,000 hectares, mainly in Labrador.
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In 2025, 244 wildfires burned more than 18,500 hectares.
A news release notes that in 2026 there were 81 confirmed human-caused wildfires compared to 230 in 2025.
And for the first time in recent years, lightning was the leading cause of wildfires, up from 13 last season to 50 confirmed lightning-caused fires in 2026.
“Each forest fire season brings with it a great deal of uncertainty. The best way to be prepared is to have the proper resources and plans in place to help protect our people and communities,” Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands.
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