Highway 3 closed, Behchokǫ̀ residents flee to Yellowknife, Fort Providence, or Whatì
Highway 3 is now closed to the public, cutting the only road from Behchokǫ̀ to Yellowknife. The fire, which was sparked by lightning, is planned to cross Highway 3 between 275-279, according to the latest NWT Fire update. So far, the fire was recently measured to cover an area of…