Region: South Slave
Fire Size: 5.00 Ha
Fire Status: Under Control
Fire Response: Sustained Action
Fire Cause: Natural, Holdover
Start Date: 9 May, 2026
Location
- 3.5km northeast of Fort Providence
Start coordinates: 61.36988, -117.59678
Wildfire Details
This is an overwinter fire discovered through infrared scanning along the perimeter of the Fort Providence wildfire last year.
Crews will continue to monitor this fire and extinguish any hotspots they discover.
There are no threats to Fort Providence, cabins, or infrastructure.
Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders
There are currently no Evacuation Notices, Alerts, or Orders related to this wildfire.
Current Resources
Call or email the Wildfire Public Information Line for information about resources dedicated to this fire.
- Phone: 1-867-445-5484
- Email: nwtfire_info@gov.nt.ca