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.
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"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.
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.
Continued cool weather and snow cover in the western NWT could push back the start of the territory’s 2026 wildfire season, forecasters say.
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.
The NWT is adding a fifth level to its wildfire danger warning system. The new "very high" tier means "extreme" will only appear in the most severe conditions.
