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About the updates
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Northwest Territories Summary
NWT Wildfire Update
Total number of fire(s): 145
Declared out: 93
New fire(s) reported since last update: 0
Fought fires under control: 3
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 47
Out of control or being held: 3
Hectares affected: 101,416
South Slave
Total number of fire(s): 45
Declared out: 22
New fire(s) since last update: 0
Under control: 0
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 20
Out of control or being held: 3
Hectares affected: 28,754
North Slave
Total number of fire(s): 61
Declared out: 44
New fire(s) since last update: 0
Under control: 2
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 15
Out of control or being held: 0
Hectares affected: 10,769
AWRY LAKE COMPLEX (ZF-024 and ZF-041)
- ZF-024 – The Awry Lake wildfire, located 41 km northwest of Yellowknife, is classified as Under Control.
- ZF-041 – The Marian Lake wildfire, located 12 km northwest of Behchoko, is classified as Under Control.
Dehcho
Total number of fire(s): 20
Declared out: 18
New fire(s) since last update: 0
Under control: 0
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 2
Out of control or being held: 0
Hectares affected: 5,282
Inuvik
Total number of fire(s): 5
Declared out: 4
New fire(s) since last update: 0
Under control: 0
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 1
Out of control or being held: 0
Hectares affected: 52,913
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EV-005 – This lightning-caused wildfire is burning along the Mackenzie River about 90 km east of Tsiigehtchic. Crews are monitoring this fire for values protection. There is currently no threat to the community of Tsiigehtchic.
Sahtu Region
Total number of fire(s): 14
Declared out: 5
New fire(s) since last update: 0
Under control: 0
Fire(s) monitored for values protection: 9
Out of control or being held: 0
Hectares affected: 3,697
Fire Danger Level by region
- South Slave Fire Danger Level
- North Slave Fire Danger Level
- Inuvik Fire Danger Level
- Dehcho Fire Danger Level
- Sahtu Fire Danger Level
Where is the smoke coming from?
Visit firesmoke.ca to see a live map forecast of smoke from wildfires in Canada, including the Northwest Territories.
Community Weather
Visit the Environment and Climate Change website to view NWT weather by community.
Important safety information
Road conditions
For information on road conditions and closures, please check the Department of Infrastructure website, call 1-800-661-0750 or follow Infrastructure on Twitter @GNWT_INF
Fire bans and park closures
Information about fire bans and territorial park closures can be found on NWT Parks website. Follow NWT Parks on Twitter at @NWTParks or Facebook at fb.com/nwtparks for updates. For information on fire bans in the City of Yellowknife, visit www.yellowknife.ca.
Use caution with fires
People are advised to use caution with campfires, if they are necessary for cooking or keeping warm. Please NO bonfires. Burn permits are required any fire other than cooking or warmth. Do not leave any fire UNATTENDED even if you are camping in a Territorial Park. Make sure your fire is completely out before you leave it. Soak the ashes, stir them and soak them again. Do not let carelessness be the cause of a wildfire.
Everyone's responsibility
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises property owners and communities to reduce their risk of loss from fire. Everyone has a responsibility to prevent and protect their homes, cabins and communities from the risk of wildfires.
FireSmart
The FireSmart program offers residents the opportunity to reduce the risk to their property during a wildfire. FireSmart homes, cabins and neighborhoods allow firefighters to concentrate on fighting the wildfire, which ultimately protects more homes and lives. If you would like to find out more on how to become FireSmart, please contact your local community government, Environment and Natural Resources office or see FireSmart.