UPDATED: Fort Smith evacuation alert downgraded to notice as wildfire being held
There is no immediate threat, says NWT Fire, but residents nearby should remain prepared should conditions change
At 8:30 p.m., NWT Fire issued an update on the wildfire in Fort Smith: “The wildfire near Primrose and Carl’s Drive (is now) a status of ‘being held.’ The situation has stabilized, and the risk to structures has been reduced thanks to the aggressive effort from crews, heavy equipment, and…