North Slave fire update

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    Lutsel Ke
    • TodayLow
    • TomorrowLow
    • Day after tomorrowLow
    Wekweeti
    • TodayModerate
    • TomorrowModerate
    • Day after tomorrowVery high
    Behchoko
    • TodayModerate
    • TomorrowVery high
    • Day after tomorrowVery high
    Yellowknife
    • TodayModerate
    • TomorrowHigh
    • Day after tomorrowVery high
    Whati
    • TodayHigh
    • TomorrowExtreme
    • Day after tomorrowExtreme
    Gameti
    • TodayModerate
    • TomorrowVery high
    • Day after tomorrowHigh

What to do based on fire danger

Here's some advice to follow based on fire danger levels in your area.

Low:

What you should do: Be prepared for changing conditions. Have campfires and burn with regular caution.

Moderate:

What to know: Forest fuels are starting to dry. New fire starts are getting more likely and meaningful fire growth is possible.

What to do: Be prepared for changing conditions, use increasing caution when using fire on the land, keep campfires and burn piles small and be especially aware of wind gusts which could carry embers to forest fuels.

High:

What to know: Forest fuels are getting very dry and fire behaviour is potentially dangerous for crews to fight directly. Fast rates of spread are possible.

What to do: Use utmost caution when having fires. It is recommended to use them for food or warmth only. Consider using contained flames, like propane stoves or barbecues, for your cooking needs. Keep campfires and burn piles as small as possible. Pay special attention to anything else nearby that embers from your fire could hit.

Very High:

What to know: The forest is extremely dry and the weather supports rapid fire spread. Firefighting becomes very challenging.

What to do: Do not use fire unless necessary for food or warmth. Keep any fires as small as possible within a well-constructed fire pit and away from any forest fuels. Put off burning any debris until better conditions.

Extreme:

What to know: Weather and forest fuel conditions are critical. There will be rapid growth on new and existing fires and they will be extremely difficult to contain.

What to do: Do not use fire unless there are no other options for survival. Use contained flames like propane stoves or barbecues for food wherever possible.

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