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Publication Date: June 27, 2026 - 14:16

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

June 27, 2026

"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.



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