Wildfire smoke advisory issued in Thebacha
Fort Smith and the Salt River First Nation Reserve are experiencing smoke exposure from wildfires in Alberta.
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NWT 2021 fire season passes 2020, still below average so far
The NWT's 2021 wildfire season has now surpassed the entirety of 2020 for number of fires and area burned, but by usual standards this summer remains quiet.
Cabins destroyed by wildfire at Dehcho’s Little Doctor Lake
A large wildfire some 100 km west of Fort Simpson ruined two cabins. Fort Simpson's mayor, meanwhile, worried about residents' smoke exposure from nearby fires.
Highway 1 continues to be threatened by wildfire now 1 km away
NWT Highway 1 west of Fort Simpson faced a series of temporary closures as a nearby wildfire grew to 120 hectares and moved within a kilometre of the road.
Wildfire putting cabins near N’Dulee Crossing at risk
An out-of-control wildfire about 65 kilometres northwest of Fort Simpson is threatening cabins in the area.
Hot, dry weekend ahead raises NWT wildfire risk
The NWT government on Friday warned the next three days are expected to be hot and dry across the territory, raising the risk of wildfires.
Three new wildfires in the NWT’s Dehcho
There are now four active fires burning in the territory, all in the Dehcho region. Rain later this week is set to help stem the growth of the largest fire.
Crews work to suppress lightning-caused fire in the Dehcho
Fire crews are working to suppress a lightning-caused fire approximately 70 kilometres northwest of Fort Simpson.
NWT wildfire manager calls for more fireguards to protect towns
Communities should more frequently use preemptive fireguards – controlled burns carried out ahead of time – to protect against wildfires, an NWT expert said.
Wet start to NWT wildfire season doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods
The 2021 fire season is off to a predictably slow start, but the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu are drier than normal and August could bring trouble in the Dehcho.
New study links NWT ‘zombie’ fires to climate change
Sometimes, a wildfire can last through the winter. A new study explains how climate change affects that, but whether these fires will get worse isn't clear.
How 2014’s smoky NWT summer affected our health
The NWT's extreme 2014 wildfire season saw big shifts in the number of people seeking help for conditions like asthma and pneumonia. A study examined the data.