Tthets’éhk’edélî (Jean Marie River First Nation) has downgraded the Evacuation Alert to an Evacuation Notice.
“The Community is de-escalating the Evacuation Alert to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time,” said a representative from the band office this afternoon on Facebook.
Community officials also urged the community to stay informed and prepared in case conditions change. Jean Marie River FN officials have also asked community members to check the band’s Facebook site regularly and to keep their radios on.
“For updates, please continue to monitor the community FB page,” said a community representative today.
Updates are also available on GNWT’s Public Safety webpage and the GNWT Fire Map
Jean Marie River First Nation and NWT Fire issued an evacuation alert earlier this week, due to a fire (FS014) that is located just over 20 km northwest of Jean-Marie River.
Earlier this week, structure protections were installed at the north end of the community.
NWT Fire continues to activate a response to the wildfire and is closely monitoring the situation along with the community as extreme fire weather conditions continue to persist across the territories.
“Powerful winds and extreme fire weather are expected across many regions today, increasing the risk of rapid fire growth,” cautioned Fire crews yesterday.
NWT Fire are warning that the challenging weather conditions of heat and heavy winds are posing a risk of fire to travel quickly.
