The Hay River Fire Department responded to a structural fire and two human-caused fires over the weekend. A fire ban is in place for Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
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With more fires and more gear, the NWT government has tweaked the way it arranges security for its wildfire crews and equipment ahead of the 2026 summer season.
A new out-of-control human-caused wildfire is burning between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀. NWT Fire is reminding people not to leave fires unattended.
The NWT's wildfire agency says fire danger may increase this weekend in the Dehcho and east of Hay River. Strong winds are expected in some areas.
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 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.
