Region: South Slave
Fire Size: 1.00 Ha
Fire Status: Out of Control
Fire Response: Sustained Action
Fire Cause: Natural, Lightning
Start Date: 21 July, 2026
Location
Approximately 15 km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing, and 35 km southwest of Fort Resolution or 11km south of Km marker 56 Hwy 6 at Paulette Creek
Start coordinates: 60.86233, -113.87617
Wildfire Details
Due to challenging fire conditions and ongoing drought, this fire re-ignited on a section along the northwestern perimeter and escaped containment. A tanker group worked to tie the area in this morning, and a crew and a medium helicopter are actioning hotspots. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time.
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