YELLOWKNIFE (June 25, 2013) - Weather conditions are extremely hot and dry throughout the Northwest Territories.

 Open fires are prohibited within the following Territorial Parks until further notice:

Dehcho Region

• Blackstone Territorial Park
• Fort Simpson Territorial Park
• Sambaa Deh Territorial Park

 

North Slave Region

• Cameron River Crossing Territorial Park
• Fred Henne Territorial Park
• Hidden Lake Territorial Park
• Madeline Lake Territorial Park
• North Arm Territorial Park
• Pontoon Lake Territorial Park
• Powder Point Territorial Park
• Prelude Lake Territorial Park
• Prosperous Lake Territorial Park
• Reid Lake Territorial Park
• Yellowknife River Territorial Park

 

BBQs and stoves are permitted.

Visit www.nwtfire.com for more information on fire conditions within the NWT. Report smoke or fire to 1-877-698-3473.

For more information, contact:

Alayna Ward
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Industry, Tourism and Investment, Government of Northwest Territories
867.920.8696