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Featured, News, Wildfires May 13, 2024

Fort Liard wildfire doubles in size overnight

The South Slave region is under a fire ban effectively until May 17

The fire (FS002) located 19 kilometers southwest of Fort Liard has grown from 352 hectares to 639 hectares. It has nearly doubled in size since yesterday. N.W.T. Fire warns that higher winds this afternoon may intensify the fire west of the Liard River, potentially spreading northward and posing challenges to…

Environment, Featured, Wildfires May 10, 2024

Fort Liard faces wildfire threat, evacuation notice issued

Highway 7 at NWT and BC boarder has closed due to two active wildfires

An evacuation notice has been issued for Fort Liard this afternoon due to an overwinter fire 22 kilometres southwest. The notice states there is an increased risk to the community due to wildfire, and residents are advised to keep vehicles fueled and prepare an emergency kit. Firefighters are setting up…

Environment, Featured, News, Wildfires May 6, 2024

Latest overwinter fires being extinguished, pose no risk to people, property

An overwinter fire in the South Slave region that posed no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure and has been extinguished. The fire was discovered through infrared scanning and patrols about seven kilometres north-northeast of Enterprise and 27 kilometres south of Hay River on the far side of the river…