Region: South Slave
Fire Size: 5.00 Ha
Fire Status: Out of Control
Fire Response: Initial Attack
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 attack hotspots discovered through the scanning effort to remove remaining heat with assistance from heavy equipment as required. 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