Fire crews continue their efforts to control or contain the perimeter of the Klewi Complex wildfire In Wood Buffalo Park while two new fires have been identified in the NWT.
An additional 60 km of perimeter has been secured since the last update from Parks Canada, bringing the amount to 330 km out of the total perimeter of roughly 397 km.
Warm and dry conditions in the area are reportedly helping crews to identify the remaining areas of activity that require response before full containment is achieved.
Parks Canada says they will be slowing updates on the Klewi Complex as the response is on a positive trajectory unless conditions change.
One new fire caused by lightning strikes was identified in the Sahtu Region yesterday, 98 km northeast of Norman Wells. It is currently 25 hectares and classified as out of control.
NWT Fire officials say the smoke from various fires in the Sahtu Region may be visible in Norman Wells, but none of these fires are currently considered a danger to the community.
One new fire was also located in the South Slave Region, 5 hectares in size, 38km west of Kakisa Lake and 17km south of Highway 1.
Winds may push this fire in the direction of Highway 1, so NWT Fire asks motorists to practice caution and warns they should expect to see smoke.
