NWT Fire said fire danger is increasing in the South Slave and Dehcho, both from human causes in dry conditions and lightning starting to enter the picture.
Kakisa
The land burned by recent wildfires isn't always behaving how it used to, complicating community protection and potentially transforming forest into grassland.
Generations of Dene in Kakisa know the thunderous sound of Náįlįcho, or Lady Evelyn Falls. Right now, it's silent, unsettling Elders for whom this is home.
Forecasters cancelled a winter storm watch for Yellowknife and nearby communities, but blowing snow and a big temperature swing are still expected.
With experts and NWT managers, we've examined the biggest of 2023's fires in detail. What made them so bad? Which firefighting decisions were made, and why?
Amanda Pokiak, Maverick Simba-Canadien, Steve Cockney, Ashley Okrainec, Megan Okrainec and Rosa Wright are all 2023 NWTRPA award winners. Here's why.
