Nwt Wildfire News Today

Residents who are returning are being reminded that an evacuation alert remains in place, meaning they should be ready to leave again at short notice if fire conditions change.

With nearly 7,000 wildfire evacuees registered at Edmonton’s Expo Centre, the city has decided to stop registration for new evacuees.

With nearly 7,000 wildfire evacuees registered at Edmonton's Expo Centre, the city has decided to stop registration for new evacuees.

The mayor of Yellowknife says it's not safe for residents to go home, but notes city officials are working on a return plan as a fire continues to burn about 15 kilometres away.

N.W.T. residents and wildfire evacuees in Edmonton can claim their free tickets to the Elks’ Aug. 27 game this week.

Cooler temperatures, rain and favourable winds this weekend are providing the opportunity to shift fire strategy from defence to offence.

N.W.T. residents and wildfire evacuees in Edmonton can claim their free tickets to the Elks' Aug. 27 game this week.

The first round of Yellowknife, NWT residents fleeing wildfires landed in Winnipeg early Saturday. The city and province say they will be providing evacuees with food and shelter.

More than 230 fires across the territory have forced half of the population to leave their homes as of Friday, according to National Defence Minister Bill Blair.

More than 230 fires across the territory have forced half of the population to leave their homes as of Friday, according to National Defence Minister Bill Blair.