Two new fires have been spotted over the weekend, according to the latest report by NWT Fire.
Both new fires are in the South Slave Region, one located 27 km east of Highway 3, which was being monitored as of the latest reports. It is not considered a threat to communities or infrastructure.
The other is located 33km east of Highway 5. It is 15 hectares in size and is being actioned by crews, a helicopter, and air tankers. It is also not considered a threat at this time.
In the Dehcho Region, crews are deploying sprinklers at the wildfire east of Poplar River and are preparing to manage the site of the remainder of the summer. Smoke from this fire may be visible from Highway 7 and could potentially cause road closures.
Structure protection is being deployed for parts of the highway near Fort Simpson as winds drive the wildfire in that direction. Crews in the area continue to action hotspots as they appear.
In the North Slave, crews complete 50% of the planned ignition operation on the fire North of Behchokǫ̀, but were prevented from completing it due to weather conditions. Crews will be looking for opportunities to complete the ignition operation when conditions are more favourable.
No fires of note were seen in the Sahtu or Beaufort Delta Regions.
NWT Fire reminds residents that the fire season is not over, and with more than 200 active fires in the territory, it is important that everyone follow proper fire safety.
