Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Remote Village in Northwest Territories

Wildfire forces evacuation of remote village in Northwest Territories

FORT SIMPSON - A remote community of the Northwest Territories was ordered late Sunday to evacuate as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn nearby.

66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson

"Thousands of lightning strikes" mean a very busy weekend, says N.W.T. fire. Fort Simpson fire remains main concern, as well as fire near the Alberta border that threatens the highway. High heat and the risk of dry lightning continues for the area around Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith and in the Sahtú and Dehcho.

Fort Simpson plans evacuation to Yellowknife if needed

The Village of Fort Simpson says Yellowknife will be the primary destination if a nearby wildfire forces an evacuation. So far, fire FS016 isn't much closer. The post Fort Simpson plans evacuation to Yellowknife if needed first appeared on Cabin Radio.