Friday, June 9, 2023 - 23:45 MDT
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Important Safety Information
Northwest Territories Wildfire Update
Wildfires of note:
Wildfire updates by region
For detailed wildfire information for your region, click your region below.
Special Wildfire Bulletins
- There are currently no active special wildfire bulletins
Wildfire updates by Region
Fire Danger Forecast
Station | Today | Tomorrow | Day after tomorrow |
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Fort Providence |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Low |
Enterprise |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Medium |
Fort Resolution |
High |
Medium |
Low |
Fort Smith |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Hay River |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Low |
Kakisa |
Extreme |
High |
Low |
Wildfires of note:
SS012
This naturally-caused fire is approximately 50 Ha in size. It is 10km north of Tathlina Lake. The team is installing structure protection to protect cabins in the area.
Fire Ban
A Town of Fort Smith fire ban on open air fires is in effect within municipal boundaries and Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park. Camp stoves, enclosed BBQs and propane-fueled cooking and heating devices are permitted for use in NWT Parks. They must be placed within regulation fire pits and should not emit a flame more than 0.5 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres in height.
SS005-23 - Kátł'odeeche First Nation/Hay River Fire (June 6, 5:15pm)
Kátł'odeeche First Nation Reserve residents are returning.
- Follow community updates
This wildfire is now classified as Under Control.
We have been informed that residents of Kátł'odeeche First Nation are returning. This is good news for many who have been away for so long. However, there are important things for residents to be aware of when returning.
What to expect when returning
There will still be firefighting personnel working in the area.
They are continuing mop-up work. You can think of this as a large-scale version of soaking, stirring, and soaking your campfire.
This work has largely concluded within the populated areas of the reserve. However, there is still work to be done in the centre of the fire – further away from populated areas.
The risk of flare ups exists in this area because there remains forest which did not burn within the area where the forest was burning most intensely. areas in the burnt area of
With extremely hot weather expected in a few days, this is a distinct possibility.
Residents may see smoke or fire. It is important to note that, unless there is a new start outside of the area the fire burned, there is nowhere for these flare ups to go. Firefighters will be monitoring and taking action if necessary.
Critical safety information for returning residents
There are important things to be aware of
- Root systems were extensively burned during this fire. While many of the most dangerous trees have been felled already, it is important to be extremely cautious and watch out for signs of unstable trees.
- Use particular caution on the Sandy Lake Road. There are trees which are weakened which may fall over. Some already have.
- Some fallen trees which were bunched were not able to be moved due to vehicles or other obstacles in the way. We strongly encourage people to stay away from these areas as there is a risk that these trees may roll.
Next update
Updates on this fire will be made should new developments occur. No news is good news.
Getting information
This fire is now being supported by wildfire information officers serving the rest of the territory.
Reach the wildfire public information line 7 days a week at 867-445-5484.
SS004-23
This lightning caused fire is currently 5356 hectares in size and approximately 100km west of Kakisa. It is currently being monitored. No cabins, communities, or infrastructure at risk.
SS008-23
This lightning-caused fire is located on the north side of Dogface Lake. It has merged with nearby SS009-23, and is now a combined approximately 63,370 hectares. It is being monitored.
All other active fires are under control or being monitored.
Wildfire smoke
Here is information on precautions you can take to deal with wildfire smoke:
- Wildfire Smoke Information
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health - Air Quality Self-Assessment Method
- Smoke Exposure from Wildfire: Guidelines for Protecting Community Health and Wellbeing
What to do based on fire danger
Here’s some advice to follow based on fire danger levels in your area.
- Low: Have campfires and burn with regular caution. Fires may still start easily, but it is less likely to grow and spread.
- Moderate: Take extra caution by keeping campfires and burn piles as small as possible. Fires may start more easily and have a higher chance of growing and spreading.
- High: Do not have any fires unless it is necessary for food or warmth. Keep them as small as possible. Pay special attention to anything else nearby that embers from your fire could hit. Consider using contained flames, like propane stoves or barbecues, for your cooking needs. There may be fire restrictions in place because at high fire danger, there is a good chance fires will start easily, grow quickly, and challenge firefighters trying to fight them.
- Extreme: Do not have campfires or burn things unless there is no other choice for food or warmth. Use contained flames like propane stoves or barbecues for food whenever possible. At extreme fire danger, forests are very dry and it is likely fire will start easily, spread quickly, and cause real challenges for firefighters when they need to be fought. Hunting, fireworks, campfires, or other burning may be restricted.
Fire Danger Forecast
Station | Today | Tomorrow | Day after tomorrow |
---|---|---|---|
Whati |
Extreme |
High |
High |
Yellowknife |
High |
High |
Low |
Behchoko |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Low |
Lutsel Ke |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
Gameti |
Extreme |
High |
High |
Wekweeti |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Extreme |
Wildfires of note:
Wildfire smoke
Here is information on precautions you can take to deal with wildfire smoke.
- Wildfire Smoke Information
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health - Air Quality Self-Assessment Method
- Smoke Exposure from Wildfire: Guidelines for Protecting Community Health and Wellbeing
What to do based on fire danger
Here’s some advice to follow based on fire danger levels in your area.
- Low: Have campfires and burn with regular caution. Fires may still start easily, but it is less likely to grow and spread.
- Moderate: Take extra caution by keeping campfires and burn piles as small as possible. Fires may start more easily and have a higher chance of growing and spreading.
- High: Do not have any fires unless it is necessary for food or warmth. Keep them as small as possible. Pay special attention to anything else nearby that embers from your fire could hit. Consider using contained flames, like propane stoves or barbecues, for your cooking needs. There may be fire restrictions in place because at high fire danger, there is a good chance fires will start easily, grow quickly, and challenge firefighters trying to fight them.
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Extreme: Do not have campfires or burn things unless there is no other choice for food or warmth. Use contained flames like propane stoves or barbecues for food whenever possible. At extreme fire danger, forests are very dry and it is likely fire will start easily, spread quickly, and cause real challenges for firefighters when they need to be fought. Hunting, fireworks, campfires, or other burning may be restricted.
Fire Danger Forecast
Station | Today | Tomorrow | Day after tomorrow |
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Fort Good Hope |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Norman Wells |
High |
Extreme |
Medium |
Deline |
High |
High |
High |
Colville Lake |
High |
Medium |
Low |
Tulita |
High |
Extreme |
High |
Wildfires of note:
Wildfire smoke
Here is information on precautions you can take to deal with wildfire smoke:
- Wildfire Smoke Information
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health - Air Quality Self-Assessment Method
- Smoke Exposure from Wildfire: Guidelines for Protecting Community Health and Wellbeing
What to do based on fire danger
Here’s some advice to follow based on fire danger levels in your area.
- Low: Have campfires and burn with regular caution. Fires may still start easily, but it is less likely to grow and spread.
- Moderate: Take extra caution by keeping campfires and burn piles as small as possible. Fires may start more easily and have a higher chance of growing and spreading.
- High: Do not have any fires unless it is necessary for food or warmth. Keep them as small as possible. Pay special attention to anything else nearby that embers from your fire could hit. Consider using contained flames, like propane stoves or barbecues, for your cooking needs. There may be fire restrictions in place because at high fire danger, there is a good chance fires will start easily, grow quickly, and challenge firefighters trying to fight them.
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Extreme: Do not have campfires or burn things unless there is no other choice for food or warmth. Use contained flames like propane stoves or barbecues for food whenever possible. At extreme fire danger, forests are very dry and it is likely fire will start easily, spread quickly, and cause real challenges for firefighters when they need to be fought. Hunting, fireworks, campfires, or other burning may be restricted.
Fire Danger Forecast
Station | Today | Tomorrow | Day after tomorrow |
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Inuvik |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Fort McPherson |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Tsiigehtchic |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Ninelin |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Wildfires of note:
Wildfire smoke in the region
Here is information on precautions you can take to deal with wildfire smoke:
- Wildfire Smoke Information
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health - Air Quality Self-Assessment Method
- Smoke Exposure from Wildfire: Guidelines for Protecting Community Health and Wellbeing
What to do based on fire danger
Here’s some advice to follow based on fire danger levels in your area.
- Low: Have campfires and burn with regular caution. Fires may still start easily, but it is less likely to grow and spread.
- Moderate: Take extra caution by keeping campfires and burn piles as small as possible. Fires may start more easily and have a higher chance of growing and spreading.
- High: Do not have any fires unless it is necessary for food or warmth. Keep them as small as possible. Pay special attention to anything else nearby that embers from your fire could hit. Consider using contained flames, like propane stoves or barbecues, for your cooking needs. There may be fire restrictions in place because at high fire danger, there is a good chance fires will start easily, grow quickly, and challenge firefighters trying to fight them.
- Extreme: Do not have campfires or burn things unless there is no other choice for food or warmth. Use contained flames like propane stoves or barbecues for food whenever possible. At extreme fire danger, forests are very dry and it is likely fire will start easily, spread quickly, and cause real challenges for firefighters when they need to be fought. Hunting, fireworks, campfires, or other burning may be restricted.