Interested in becoming a wildfire fighter or need to re-certify before wildfire season? ECC is offering wildland firefighting training S-131 in Fort Smith next week. Where: ECC Office on Highway 5 When: September 14-18. 9 am - 5 pm Call 867-872-6420 to register

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – September 8, 2026: No new fires since last update. The wildfire season is winding down, but we all need to stay vigilant and keep human-caused fires off our landscape. Another abandoned campfire was reported at the Yellowknife River Day Use Area over the weekend. Despite the changing weather, it’s important to stay responsible and follow all campfire restrictions. Never leave a fire unattended. And remember: a permit to burn is required outside of municipal limits until September 30th. Contact your local ECC office to get a free permit to burn. Weather: Temperatures will generally range from the mid-teens in the north to the low and mid-20s through the Mackenzie Valley, Dehcho, and South Slave. The warmest and driest conditions will be focused through the Dehcho and South Slave and Fort Liard will be among the driest areas. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: ow.ly/2pCw50ZL3n4 DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Crews are working the northern flank of fire FS014 near km 432 of the highway. There are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): There are two helicopters working on this fire, focusing on one area that is still particularly hot. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure. NORTH SLAVE – There are no fires of note at this time. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit ow.ly/QTwh50ZL3n0 for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer. 📷An abandoned campfire at Yellowknife River day use area

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – September 3 2026: No new fires since last update. The wildfire season is winding down, but we all need to stay vigilant and keep human-caused fires off our landscape. Stay responsible, follow all campfire restrictions, never leave a fire unattended, and always confirm your fire is completely extinguished using the SOAK-STIR-SOAK method until the coals are cool to the touch. And before you burn anything, make sure you get a permit. A permit to burn is required outside of municipal limits until September 30th. Contact your local ECC office to get a free permit to burn. Weather: The eastern slave regions will experience warm southerly winds today and showers and thundershowers on Friday. The rest of the territory will experience a damp and breezy air mass today and temperatures will sit around the seasonal mark on Friday. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): This fire has had limited growth and crews are demobilizing equipment in the area. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are monitoring the area. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Crews are demobilizing structure protection. There are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning-caused fire had a small flare up on Tuesday and a tanker group was called for additional air support to help keep the ground crews safe. Crews have managed to contain about 60% of it and are now focusing on the east side of the fire. No threats to communities or infrastructure. For more information on this fire please contact: 867 875-8998 SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 31, 2026: No new fires since last update. The wildfire season is winding down, but we all need to stay vigilant and keep human-caused fires off our landscape. Stay responsible, follow all campfire restrictions, never leave a fire unattended, and always confirm your fire is completely extinguished using the SOAK-STIR-SOAK method until the coals are cool to the touch. Weather: The fire weather threat remains low across the NWT today, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, particularly across the southern Sahtu, Fort Simpson, Hay River and western North Slave. Rainfall will generally be light, with heavier amounts possible from thunderstorms. Warmer and drier conditions will develop in the Slave regions Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the mid-to-upper 20s and relative humidity dropping into the 30s in some areas. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): This fire has had limited growth since the successful prescribed burn and recent rainfall. Crews will continue to monitor this fire and action any hotspots they discover. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Structure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning-caused fire continues to hold at 2,710 hectares. There are 6 fire crews, and 4 helicopters actioning this fire under the direction of an Incident Management Team. Rain has lowered the activity on this fire and the perimeter is now considered to be 40% contained. No threats to communities or infrastructure. For more information on this fire please contact: 867 875-8998 SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 29, 2026: No new fires since last update. ** NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026. For information on fire SS054 please contact: 867 875-8998** Weather: Much of the territory will see cooler temperatures today and tomorrow with scattered showers. Winds are expected to start to die down in the western NWT starting Sunday though scattered showers are predicted to continue. Wildfire season is still active; stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Heavy rain is expected for the weekend, which may help with fighting the fire. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete the ignition plan when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Structure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – 1 New Fires as of this update ➡️NEW - SS057 (20km north of Fort Smith): This naturally caused fire is estimated to be around 1 hectare in size. It has been receiving rain and will be monitored. No threats to communities or infrastructure. ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire continues to hold at 2,710 hectares. There are 6 fire crews, and 4 helicopters actioning this fire under the direction of an Incident Management Team. Rain has lowered the activity on this fire and the perimeter is now considered to be 40% contained. No threats to communities or infrastructure. For more information on this fire please contact: 867 875-8998 SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 28, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Windy and cooling with showers in the central to eastern NWT with gradual cooling expected over the weekend. East of Fort Smith may continue to see warmer weather. Conditions are still dry across much of the NWT despite the rain in many regions. Wildfire season is still active; stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Heavy rain is expected for the weekend, which may help with fighting the fire. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete the ignition plan when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Structure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No New Fires ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire is now 2,710 hectares. There are 7 fire crews, and 3 helicopters actioning this fire under the direction of an Incident Management Team. No threats to communities or infrastructure. For more information on this fire please contact: 867 875-8998 SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 27, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: The southeastern NWT is expected to see the warmest temperatures today with the rest of the territory cooling. A cold front is passing through the Dehcho and North Slave making storm activity possible. Conditions are still dry across much of the NWT and winds are expected to pick up Friday. Wildfire season is still active; stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Heavy rain is expected for the weekend, which may help with fighting the fire. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete the ignition plan when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): tructure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No New Fires ➡️SS054 (50km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire is now 2,710 hectares. Air Tankers, 7 fire crews, and 4 helicopters are actioning the fire under the direction of an Incident Management Team. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 26, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Southern NWT is experiencing hot and breezy temperatures with relatively dry conditions across the Slave regions, Dehcho and around Wood Buffalo National Park. It will be driest around Hay River and Fort Simpson areas where temperatures will reach up to 30 degrees. Isolated thunderstorms are possible across western North Slave during the day and in the evening, across portions of Hay River, Wood Buffalo National Park and the Dehcho. With above average temperatures across much of the territory, wildfire season is still active. Please stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): With southern winds forecasted for today, the smoke is blowing away from the community. Heavy rain is also expected for the weekend, which may help with fighting the fire. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete the ignition plan when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews are cleaning up a hotspot they actioned yesterday near the highway between Wrigley and Fort Simpson. Structure protection continues on both fires. Crews are working near the highway on km 427 as well as the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No New Fires ➡️SS054 (30km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire is 1,496 hectares. Air Tankers, fire crews, and helicopters are actioning the fire. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 25, 2026: two new fires since last update. Weather: The western part of the territory can expect above-average temperatures this week, reaching mid to upper twenties in parts of the Sahtu, Dehcho and western Slave regions. Beaufort Delta will also see a rise in temperatures. The western half of NWT can expect mostly sunny skies. Relative Humidity will be driest in the Dehcho, Hay River area and Wood Buffalo National Park, which means wildfires may be more likely to start in those areas. With over 200 active fires still in the territory, it is not time to be complacent. Please stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): This fire is not significantly active today and with southern winds forecasted for today and tomorrow, the smoke will blow away from the community. Heavy rain is also expected for the weekend, which may help with fighting the fire. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete the ignition plan when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): Wildfire crews are working on this fire. The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews are working on a hotspot near the highway between Wrigley and Fort Simpson and are setting up sprinklers near km 518. Crews are also working on the northern end of fire FS014, along the burn perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews are deploying sprinklers as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – Two New Fires ➡️NEW – SS055 and SS056 (East of Tathlina Lake): These naturally-caused fires are being monitored. There are no values or structures nearby. ➡️SS054 (30km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire is 1,200 hectares. Air Tankers, fire crews, and helicopters are actioning the fire. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 24, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: The North Slave and Sahtu region can expect spotty shower activity, while the eastern part of North Slave may see isolated thunderstorms. Further South, much of the territory will experience dry conditions along with gusty northwest winds and temperatures in the low-to-mid twenties. Temperatures are forecasted to be well above normal for the western half of the territory. With over 200 active fires still in the territory, it is not time to be complacent. Please stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): With lightning strikes within the western part of the North Slave region over the weekends, crews will do an assessment of the area around Behchokǫ̀. Crews have completed 50% of the planned ignition on Friday. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete this ignition when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Structure protections is being set up near parts of the highway as a precaution. These fires had significant growth over Sunday evening due to the winds. It is about 200 hectares. Wildfire crews are actioning the fire, so please be aware when using the highway. For more information on possible road closures, visit drivenwt.ca. Crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No New Fires ➡️SS054 (30km south of Fort Resolution): This lightning caused fire is 1,200 hectares. Air Tankers, fire crews, and a helicopter are actioning the fire. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 23, 2026: One new fire since last update. Weather: The Dehcho and South Slave regions can expect a hot and dry day with a windy airmass descending over Dehcho and the western half of the Slave regions. In the northern half of the territory, regions can expect damp and windy airmasses with steady rain over the west and north side of Great Bear Lake. With over 200 active fires still in the territory, it is not time to be complacent. Please stay aware of the wildfire situation in your area and always thoroughly extinguish your campfires before leaving the spot. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): With lightning strikes within the western part of the North Slave region last night, crews will do an assessment of the area around Behchokǫ̀. Rain in the area may have helped with the fire and the operations team will look for future opportunities to complete this ignition when conditions are favorable. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7 and may cause road closures. Visit drivenwt.ca for up-to-date information. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Structure protections is being set up near parts of the highway as a precaution. FS014 moved closer toward km 428 of the highway overnight, due to winds. Wildfire crews will be actioning the fire in that area immediately, so please be aware when using the highway. For more information on possible road closures, visit drivenwt.ca. Crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – One New Fire as of this update ➡️NEW-SS054 (33km east of Highway 5): This lightning caused fire is 15 hectares. Air Tankers, fire crews, and a helicopter are actioning the fire. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 22, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: The south-western parts of the NWT will see elevated temperatures over the weekend with warm and gusty conditions across much of the territory today. Areas in the Dehcho and western half of the South Slave will reach temperatures close to 30 degrees. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms and strong winds may occur over the Fort Simpson and Hay River district. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Wildfire crews completed 50 percent of the planned ignition north of Russel Channel on Friday. Due to weather, crews will hold off on completing the ignition for today. The operations team will look for future opportunities to complete this ignition when conditions are favorable. Behchokǫ̀ received about 7 mm of rain yesterday evening, which may have helped slow the fire. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews continue to make good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. A helicopter will bucket the north end of FS014 today. Crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson because of the work done to contain the area closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – There are no fires of note at this time. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 21, 2026: One new fire since last update. Weather: Much of the NWT will experience temperatures in the mid to upper twenties today and into the weekend. The easternmost portions of the Slave regions, however, will remain a bit cooler. Expect scattered clouds and a chance of showers and thunder showers throughout the territory. Relative humidity levels are sitting between 30-45% and 60% in the Sahtu. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Wildfire crews are doing an ignition on this fire to eliminate old growth fuels north of Russel Channel. Residents can expect to see a large plume of smoke over the fire. There is no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS023 – (East of Poplar River): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 7. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews continue to make good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Wildfire crews, a dozer and a helicopter are focusing on the north side and holding the fire on the south side of the highway. Crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson because of the work done to contain the area closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – One new fire since last update: ➡️NEW SS053 (27 km east of Highway 3) This fire is being monitored. No structures or communities are at risk. ➡️ SS052 (20km southeast of Fort Resolution) – Wildfire crews have demobilized equipment. This fire is Under Control. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ SS046 (15km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing) – Thanks to the swift action of crews and aircraft, this fire is Under Control. Crews have demobilized equipment. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

ATTENTION: FIRE IGNITION PLANNED – August 20, 2026 Wildfire crews and aircraft will be in Behchokǫ̀ Friday afternoon working towards a planned ignition. Aircraft and personnel will be seen around town, so please give them space to complete their work. The purpose of the planned ignition is to remove fuel between the fire (ZF028) and the community. This is a pro-active tactic, and residents should not be alarmed. However, smoke will be visible. Winds are expected to blow from the south tomorrow, which will blow the fire away from the community. Below is a map of where the fire ignition will take place.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 20, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Much of the NWT will see warm and dry temperatures on Friday, but a weak low-pressure system will bring some shower activity in the central regions. Hot, gusty, and marginally dry conditions are expected over the Dehcho region and Hay River district. In general, a southerly flow is expected across the territory, and daytime highs will be in the low twenties with the relative humidity around 40%. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershower will develop in the afternoon and carry into the evening over northern Dehcho, southern Sahtu, North Slave, and western Beau-Del. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – One new fire as of this update ➡️ZF028 (13 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north and east side of Marian Lake): Due to Northwest winds, this fire grew to the southeast Wednesday evening. It is now 13 km from Behchokǫ̀, but there is still no threat to communities or infrastructure at this time. A wildfire ignition is planned tomorrow to eliminate old growth fuels north of Russel Channel. Residents can expect a large plume of smoke over the fire tomorrow. Northwest winds today will bring heavy smoke south of the fire today and tonight. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection continues to protect values nearby. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. No immediate threats to cabins, communities or infrastructure at this time. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews are setting up structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews continue to make good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Wildfire crews, a dozer and a helicopter are focusing on the north side and holding the fire on the south side of the highway. Crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson because of the work done to contain the area closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires since last update: ➡️ SS052 (20km southeast of Fort Resolution) – Wildfire crews are demobilizing equipment. This fire has been reclassified as Under Control. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ SS046 (15km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing) – Thanks to the swift action of crews and aircraft, this fire is now classified as Under Control. Crews are demobilizing in the area. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 19, 2026: One new fire since last update. Weather: A cold front is bringing showers and thunderstorms to eastern areas today, with gusty northwest winds across much of the NWT. Dehcho and the Hay River area will remain warmer and drier. Looking ahead: Warmer and drier conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures reaching the mid-to-upper 20s in some areas, increasing fire weather concerns. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – One new fire as of this update ➡️ZF084 - NEW(11 km North-Northeast of Smokey Lake): This lightning-caused fire is estimated to be 20 hectares in size and classified as out of control. Crews will monitor this fire as it naturally progresses. There is no risk to communities, infrastructure, or cabins at this time. ➡️ZF028 (28 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north side of Marian Lake): Smoke from this fire will be visible from Behchokǫ̀. Crews will continue to look for opportunities to slow the growth of this fire. Structure protection continues and is being added where needed. There is no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. Smoke from this fire can be expected. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection continues to protect values nearby. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. No immediate threats to cabins, communities or infrastructure at this time. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This lightning-caused fire has grown to 11,535 hectares. Crews have been dispatched to set structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews continue to make good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Smoke and fog conditions have made air operations difficult, but helicopters continue to be used as much as possible when conditions lift. Equipment is being demobbed from FS014, and crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson because of the work done to contain the area closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS037 – (North of N’Dullee Crossing): The focus is structure protection, with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire for the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Crews are continuously assessing cabins and other landscape values for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires since last update: ➡️ SS052 (20km southeast of Fort Resolution) – This fire is approximately 15 hectares in size, with helicopters and crews continuing to action it while also demobilizing equipment and resources to other areas of the fire. This fire has been reclassified as Being Held. Crews will continue to cold trail the fire, identifying and soaking any hotspots. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ SS046 (15km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing) – Thanks to the swift action of crews and aircraft, this fire that recently reignited has now been classified as Being Held. Crews will continue cold trailing, target hotspots, and work to completely secure the northern perimeter. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️ SS034 (Nonacho Lake) – Crews and aircraft have completed retrieving unused equipment, which will be cleaned, maintained and deployed to fires in need. There is no risk to the infrastructure or lodges in the area. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 18, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Tuesday's conditions have been variable as a cold front moves through, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of showers, thunderstorms, and lightning to areas of central NWT. Looking ahead: Cooler, unsettled weather with scattered showers is expected Wednesday, before warmer conditions potentially return later in the week. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (28 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north side of Marian Lake): Smoke from this fire will be visible from Behchokǫ̀. Crews will continue to look for opportunities to slow the growth of this fire. Structure protection continues and is being added where needed. There is no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. Smoke from this fire can be expected. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection continues to protect values nearby. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. No immediate threats to cabins, communities or infrastructure at this time. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – No new fires as of this update ➡️FS020 (East of Little Doctor Lake and Cli Lake) This fire has seen some activity over the past 48 hours, and crews have been dispatched to set structure protection on cabins in the area as a precaution. There is no threat to cabins, infrastructure or communities at this time. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex – Fort Simpson (FS014/FS016): Helicopters are bucketing, and wildfire crews continue to make good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hotspots. Smoke and fog conditions have made air operations difficult, but helicopters continue to be used as much as possible when conditions lift Equipment is being demobbed from FS014, and crews are continuing to action hotspots as they pop up. Values at risk are being maintained, with structure protection run as needed. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson because of the work done to contain the area closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS015 – North of Wrigley: Containment objectives have been met on the south flank of this fire. No threats remain to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. ➡️FS037 - North of N’Dullee Crossing: Focus in managing this fire is structure protection – with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire over the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Cabins and other values on the landscape are being continuously assessed for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. On FS036, structure protection on values along the river continues to be run as needed. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires since last update: ➡️ SS052 (20km southeast of Fort Resolution) – This fire is approximately 15 hectares in size, with helicopters and crews continuing to action it while also demobilizing equipment and resources to other areas of the fire. This fire has been reclassified as Being Held. Crews will continue to cold trail the fire, identifying and soaking any hotspots. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ SS046 (15km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing) – Thanks to the swift action of crews and aircraft, this fire that recently reignited has now been classified as Being Held. Crews will continue cold trailing, target hotspots, and work to completely secure the northern perimeter. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️ SS034 (Nonacho Lake) – Crews and aircraft have completed retrieving unused equipment, which will be cleaned, maintained and deployed to fires in need. There is no risk to the infrastructure or lodges in the area. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 14, 2026: One new fire since last update. Weather: Much of the NWT can expect warmer and dry days to come with lightning risk expected in the Dehcho. Wildfire season isn’t over; help our crews and keep human-caused wildfires off the landscape. With little rain in the forecast, fuels will be dry and fires could spread quickly. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (28 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north side of Marian Lake): Demobilization of this fire continues, and crews are scanning for hot spots. No threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection continues to protect values nearby. No immediate threats at this time. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – One new fire since last update ➡️ NEW – FS053 (north of Nahanni River) This new fire is 1.2 hectares and is considered out of control. Fire crews are monitoring it as it is in a remote area. There are no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews are bucketing the area and making good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Crews will continue to work, assisted by helicopters to contain remaining perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson due to the containment work done on priority line closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS015 – North of Wrigley: Containment objectives have been met on the south flank of this fire. There are no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. ➡️FS037 - North of N’Dullee Crossing: Focus in managing this fire is structure protection – with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire over the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Cabins and other values on the landscape are being continuously assessed for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – There are no fires of note at this time. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires since last update: ➡️ SS052 (20km southeast of Fort Resolution) – This fire is approximately 15 hectares in size. Crews continue to work on it to limit growth toward Fort Resolution and nearby campgrounds. There are currently two tanker groups, two helicopters and four crews actioning it. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. 📷SS052 --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 12, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Much of the NWT can expect warmer and dry days to come this week and next week. Wildfire season isn’t over; help our crews and keep human-caused wildfires off the landscape. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (28 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north side of Marian Lake): Demobilization of this fire continues and crews are scanning for hot spots. No threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection continues to protect values nearby. No immediate threats at this time. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – No new fires since last update ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews are bucketing the area and making good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Crews will continue to work, assisted by helicopters to contain remaining perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson due to the containment work done on priority line closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS015 – North of Wrigley: Containment objectives have been met on the south flank of this fire. There are no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. ➡️FS037 - North of N’Dullee Crossing: Focus in managing this fire is structure protection – with crews deploying sprinklers and preparing sites to manage this fire over the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Cabins and other values on the landscape are being continuously assessed for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – No new fires since last update: VQ071,066, 065, 078 (Cluster of fires north and south of Deline): Demobilization has been completed. No threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – There are no fires of note at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.

NWT WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 11, 2026: No new fires since last update. Weather: Several regions across the NWT are expecting dry and warmer temperatures this week. Wildfire season isn’t over; help our crews and keep human-caused wildfires off the landscape. Smoke in your area? Learn where it is coming from here: firesmoke.ca/forecasts/curre… NORTH SLAVE – No new fires as of this update ➡️ZF028 (28 km North of Behchokǫ̀, on the north side of Marian Lake): Demobilization of this fire has started and crews are scanning for hot spots. No threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. ➡️ZF037 (19 km east of Gordon Lake): Structure protection – including sprinkler deployment and site preparation work – continues as-required to protect values on the landscape. No immediate threats at this time. We will continue monitoring hot spots occurring within this fire. Smoke should be expected. DEHCHO – No new fires since last update ➡️FS052 (West of Highway 1): This fire is now out. ➡️ Antoine Lake Complex (FS014/FS016): Wildfire crews are bucketing the area and making good progress on remaining hotspots within Fort Simpson. Reminder to give crews the space they need to work on these hot spots. Crews will continue to work, assisted by helicopters to contain remaining perimeter. Residents and travellers should expect fire activity within the fire perimeters. However, there are no threats to Fort Simpson due to the containment work done on priority line closest to the community and key travel routes. ➡️FS015 – North of Wrigley: Containment objectives have been met on the south flank of this fire. There are no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. ➡️FS037 - North of N’Dullee Crossing: Focus in managing this fire is structure protection – with crews working to deploy sprinklers and prepare sites to manage this fire over the remainder of the summer. Smoke may be visible to travellers along Highway 1. No threats to communities or infrastructure due to this fire at this time. ➡️Fires east of Fort Simpson on far side of Mackenzie River (FS035, FS036, FS026): Smoke from these fires may impact Fort Simpson. Cabins and other values on the landscape are being continuously assessed for protection. Crews will deploy sprinklers and prep sites as necessary to prevent structure loss. No threats to communities or infrastructure. SAHTU – No new fires since last update: VQ071,066, 065, 078 (Cluster of fires north and south of Deline): Demobilization continues on these fires as crews have addressed the hotspots detected. No threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure. SOUTH SLAVE – No new fires since last update ➡️SS046 – (15 km southwest of Little Buffalo Crossing): This fire is now considered under control. It has been demobilized. ➡️SS047 – (On the Taltson River, 59 km east of Fort Resolution): This fire is now classified as being held and has been demobilized. No threats now, nor any expected, to communities, cabins, or infrastructure at this time. BEAUFORT DELTA – There are no fires of note at this time. --- Report new fires to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). Follow us here or visit nwtfire.com for the latest – or give an on-call Fire Information Officer a shout at 867-445-5484 if you prefer.