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Featured, News, Wildfires July 12, 2025

Jean Marie River’s wildfire threat level ‘de-escalated’ from Evacuation Alert to Notice

Residents should still stay aware of the current situation and be prepared, the Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation will be monitoring it closely, says NWT Fire

Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation is deescalating the Evacuation Alert issued last week to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time, says NWT Fire. A notice means fire FS014 may still present an increased risk to the community and could endanger life or property. Residents should still…

Jean Marie River’s wildfire threat level ‘de-escalated’ from Evacuation Alert to Notice

Residents should still stay aware of the current situation and be prepared, the Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation will be monitoring it closely, says NWT Fire

Residents should still stay aware of the current situation and be prepared, the Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation will be monitoring it closely, says NWT Fire

Massive blaze 8 kms from Snare Hydro Camp, NWT Fire braces for ‘extremely challenging’ weather

Crews are assessing the site to check how structural protection is set up; 32,000-hectare blaze is also 15 kms east of the Rae Rock Mine, says GNWT official

Crews are assessing the site to check how structural protection is set up; 32,000-hectare blaze is also 15 kms east of the Rae Rock Mine, says GNWT official

Lodge owners leave to their bugout island; small community remains on evacuation alert

Hearne Lake Lodge evacuates Monday night as a precaution, as wildfires intensify in regions across the NWT

Hearne Lake Lodge evacuates Monday night as a precaution, as wildfires intensify in regions across the NWT

Jean Marie River residents under evacuation alert as wildfire threatens

Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation is 24 kilometres away from 2,200-hectare blaze that started in late June

Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation is 24 kilometres away from 2,200-hectare blaze that started in late June

UPDATED: Smoke visible outside Yellowknife from wildfires threatening cabins and lodges

'We understand this is an extremely stressful time for those who have values which could be at threat. We are using the tools in our arsenal to protect what matters to them.' says NWT Fire

'We understand this is an extremely stressful time for those who have values which could be at threat. We are using the tools in our arsenal to protect what matters to them.' says NWT Fire

Wildfire smoke over highways bring cautions and a request from NWT Fire

Fires are some distance from Highway 3 and Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road, but calls from concerned citizens started to 'overwhelm' staff, says spokesperson

Fires are some distance from Highway 3 and Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road, but calls from concerned citizens started to 'overwhelm' staff, says spokesperson

Four new lightning-caused wildfires in past 24 hours; more dry conditions forecasted

NWT Fire says crews are working four blazes in several regions, but no residents or property in danger at present

NWT Fire says crews are working four blazes in several regions, but no residents or property in danger at present

Careless campers at Cameron Lake called ‘incredibly irresponsible’ by NWT Fire

'It is vital to hold yourself, your friends, and your family accountable for practising fire safety on the land,' says spokesperson

'It is vital to hold yourself, your friends, and your family accountable for practising fire safety on the land,' says spokesperson

Crews continue to secure Tulip Lake wildfire’s perimeter outside of Fort Smith

Work will continue until 14K hectare 'being held' lightning-caused blaze is 'under control,' says NWT Fire

Work will continue until 14K hectare 'being held' lightning-caused blaze is 'under control,' says NWT Fire

Four new wildfires reported in Dehcho and North Slave regions

Crews are responding to the largest blaze near Root River northeast of Wrigley

Crews are responding to the largest blaze near Root River northeast of Wrigley