NWT contest encourages fire smarting on Ingraham trail
The NWT government is encouraging residents on the Ingraham Trail to reduce the risks of wildfire damage with its FireSmart Starts in Your Backyard contest.
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North Slave fires create smoky air as season remains below average
Two North Slave wildfires combined to send smoke over Yellowknife this week. Overall, the NWT's season to date remains a little quieter than usual.
NWT sends air tankers to help Manitoba wildfire efforts
The Northwest Territories sent air tankers to Manitoba as the province battles more than 120 wildfires, some leading to evacuations.
Wildfire smoke advisory issued in Thebacha
Fort Smith and the Salt River First Nation Reserve are experiencing smoke exposure from wildfires in Alberta.
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.