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An evacuation notice issued in Fort Liard, N.W.T., earlier this month was lifted Wednesday after rainfall and work to eliminate fire fuel helped keep fire activity low.
Philippine Canadian Inquirer N.W.T. wildfire evacuees will get at least $800 under new assistance program News
The Town of Fort Smith is making careful preparations for the rapidly approaching wildfire season, according to senior administrative officer (SAO) Tracy Thomas.
Fire officials in the N.W.T. say they'll bring in staff and resources earlier than usual this spring, to prepare for the coming wildfire season and also assess any fires still smouldering underground since last year.
Holdover fires are still burning across the N.W.T., sending smoke billowing up from snow banks along roadways, but a fire scientist says there's no need to be alarmed right now.