Region: South Slave
Fire Size: 5,089.00 Ha
Fire Status: Out of Control
Fire Response: Limited Action
Fire Cause: Natural, Lightning
Start Date: 9 July, 2026
Start coordinates: 61.84557, -109.36530
Wildfire Details
This wildfire grew significantly since yesterday driven by southerly winds and is now approximately 3km west of the western shores of Nonacho Lake. Structure protection has been deployed on values in the area. Ignition operations – carefully planned, intentionally set fires - have been planned to cut off the fire’s growth over the long-term and may go ahead in the coming days should conditions allow. No communities or infrastructure at threat.
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