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An NWT Fire image of ZF028's southern edge on August 22, 2026.

Controlled burn near Behchokǫ̀ 50-percent complete

Alice Twa·August 24, 2026

Crews made progress on a controlled burn near a wildfire north of Behchokǫ̀ before changing weather halted work. Here's an update on the NWT fire situation.

Controlled burn planned after fire north of Behchokǫ̀ moves 15 km

Alice Twa·August 21, 2026

A fire burning since July is now 13 km north of Behchokǫ̀ after moving 15 km on Wednesday. While it isn't a threat, NWT Fire said, a controlled burn is planned.

Wildfire FS016 on the highway looking north from Fort Simpson in the direction of Wrigley on July 7, 2026. Photo: NWT Fire

Wildfire danger set to continue into September, officials say

Claire McFarlane·August 19, 2026

The NWT is responsible for more than a quarter of Canadian wildfire burn area so far this summer. Here's the forecast for the weeks ahead.

Q&A: Canada’s emergency management minister on disaster prep

Claire McFarlane·August 17, 2026

How does Ottawa work with the territory to prepare for emergencies like wildfires? How does Ottawa support communities? We asked the federal minister in charge.

Climate change made NWT’s fire season twice as likely to occur, report finds

Claire McFarlane·August 6, 2026

A report from World Weather Attribution says climate change is making the month of fire weather leading up to this year's NWT fire season far more likely.