Region: Dehcho
Fire Size: 66,708.00 Ha
Fire Status: Out of Control
Fire Response: Sustained Action
Fire Cause: Natural
Start Date: 26 June, 2026
Location
Adjacent to Fort Simpson.
Start coordinates: 61.77583, -121.42750
Wildfire Details
Wildfire crews are cleaning up a hotspot they actioned yesterday near the highway between Wrigley and Fort Simpson. Structure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as
the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter.
Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson.
Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders
There are currently no Evacuation Notices, Alerts, or Orders related to this wildfire.