Winds may push wildfire away from N.W.T. town, no return date yet for evacuees | Unpublished
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Author: Brittany Hobson
Publication Date: June 17, 2024 - 19:10

Winds may push wildfire away from N.W.T. town, no return date yet for evacuees

June 17, 2024
A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a remote community in the Northwest Territories continued to grow Monday, but high winds were expected to push flames away from the town.Fire officials said warmer temperatures threatened to increase fire activity near Fort Good Hope. The weather was expected to remain the same Tuesday, with no rain expected over the next couple days.The community was told to evacuate Saturday, when the fire was less than two kilometres away, and it later reached the community.


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