Firefighters in Fort Simpson Mopping up, Extinguishing Deep Ash Pits

Firefighters in Fort Simpson mopping up, extinguishing deep ash pits

Here's the wildfire situation in Fort Simpson and Wrigley as the Dehcho communities enter their third week under evacuation orders. The post Firefighters in Fort Simpson mopping up, extinguishing deep ash pits first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Drone crews use thermal scans to spot hotspots around Fort Simpson, Wrigley

Heat seeking drones have helped crews locate hot spots and ash pits that could cause flare-ups or injury.

Wildfire crews continue operations protecting Fort Simpson from 128,132 acre blaze - Yellowknifer

Close to 150 personnel continue fighting the out-of-control wildfire near Fort Simpson, as the blaze swells to 128,132 acres. As of July 13, airtankers and skimmers, five helicopters, 119 wildland firefighters, and 29 structure protection personnel continue combatting the blaze, assisted by “various pieces of heavy equipment, structure protection vehicles and transport vehicles,” according to NWT Fire. An evacuation order remains in effect for t…