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Digital maps inside an NWT Fire operations centre in July 2025. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

NWT Fire’s first 2026 update is zombie fire outside Fort Providence

Ollie Williams·May 13, 2026

NWT Fire issued its first public bulletin of 2026 on Wednesday, noting an overwintering fire had been found through infrared scanning near Fort Providence.

Fort Liard holds pre-registration to be ready for floods, fires

Alice Twa·May 12, 2026

Fort Liard residents can pre-register this week in case an evacuation ends up being called later this year. Officials say the program worked well last year.

Staff look on as environment minister Jay Macdonald speaks at the territorial fire centre's groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Smith on May 1, 2026. Photo: GNWT

NWT breaks ground on $30M territorial wildfire centre in Fort Smith

Ollie Williams·May 4, 2026

"A really important investment for Fort Smith." We asked environment minister Jay Macdonald why the NWT is building a new $30-million territorial fire centre.

How the NWT is preparing for the 2026 wildfire season

Emily Blake·April 28, 2026

NWT Fire officials expect the 2026 wildfire season to start late but possibly stretch well into the fall. They spent Tuesday setting out how they're preparing.

Wildfire FS014 is seen on July 29, 2025. Photo: Dëneze Nakehk'o

NWT in line for late start to boreal fire season, outlook suggests

Ollie Williams·April 16, 2026

Continued cool weather and snow cover in the western NWT could push back the start of the territory’s 2026 wildfire season, forecasters say.

Signs by the side of Highway 77 in northern BC in September 2024. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

‘Residents say they feel unprepared for increasing emergencies’

Ollie Williams·April 8, 2026

The GNWT is relaunching its emergency preparedness campaign ahead of flood and fire season, with a focus on helping people make emergency kits and plans.

Strong winds may increase fire danger this weekend, NWT Fire says

NWT fire map: latest burn areas and hot-spots

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