YELLOWKNIFE (August 18, 2015) – Fire ZF-014, near Reid Lake, remains active. The GNWT is working to suppress the fire and ensure the safety of the public. The following are updates from the various government agencies involved in the response to this wildfire.
The next Public Safety Update will be issued on Friday, August 21, 2015, unless the situation at the Reid Lake fire advances significantly before then.
Environment and Natural Resources (ENR)
ENR continues to fight the Reid Lake fire. Crews continue to operate in the area with fire action ongoing. Fire personnel will continue to be based out of Reid Lake campground while fire suppression activities are required.
For the latest updates on NWT fire conditions visit the ENR website www.enr.gov.nt.caand the NWT Fire Facebook page.
Transportation (DOT)
The roadblock at the Cameron River bridge will be moved to the Reid Lake campground entrance the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. This road closure, from Reid to Tibbitt lake will continue until further notice. No traffic will be permitted past the closure, which is essential for fire crews to continue their work without interruption.
For the latest updates on highway conditions, visit www.dot.gov.nt.ca, call 1-800-661-0750, or follow @GNWT_DOT on Twitter.
Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
The Reid Lake Territorial Park Campground remains closed. Cameron River Territorial Park will be open to the public as of 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 18. Updates about the closure will be issued through regular Public Safety Updates at www.gov.nt.ca, and on the ITI website at www.iti.gov.nt.ca.
Campers who wish to cancel a booking can do so without penalty by contacting 445-1717 for the period of August 5-24. For Extended Stay Campsite holders a refund will be provided at a pro-rated daily rate once the park re-opens. For more information visit www.iti.gov.nt.ca.
Health and Social Services (HSS)
HSS is advising residents with concerns about smoke to see the Health Effects of Smoke Exposure due to Forest Fire information sheet.
For more information visit www.hss.gov.nt.ca.
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)
MACA, through the Emergency Measures Office, will continue to provide updates on the fire, related closure, and ongoing activities. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
We would like to thank the public for their continued patience. Updates regarding the status of the Reid Lake fire will be provided as they become available.
Further Information
New Public Safety Updates will be provided as information becomes available. Updates will be distributed to local media and posted online at www.gov.nt.ca.
Media Inquiries by Topic
Fire conditions and fire suppression: Judy McLinton at 867-445-2297.
Health concerns about smoke conditions: Damien Healy at 867-767-9052 ext. 49034
Highway conditions and status: Nick Hurst at 867-445-1368
Territorial park/campground closures: Briony Wright 867-920-6109
GNWT emergency response: David Maguire at 867-920-3092