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Evacuation ordered as wildfire burns near N.W.T. community

Officials declared a state of emergency as 500 residents evacuated due to a wildfire seven kilometres from the community's airport, with challenging firefighting conditions forecasted.

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An evacuation has been ordered for a First Nation community in Northwest Territories due to a wildfire.
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Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., preparing to welcome Whatı̀ wildfire evacuees, chief says

The community of Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., is setting up around 200 cots for evacuees from Whatı̀ after officials ordered Whatı̀ residents to evacuate their community due to a nearby wildfire.

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Evacuation ordered as wildfire burns near N.W.T. community

An evacuation has been ordered for a First Nation community in Northwest Territories due to a wildfire.

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Whati issues evacuation order for community

Nearly 600 residents asked to register at community's cultural centre before leaving as state of emergency declared due to wildfire

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Northern News Services broke the news in Canada on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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