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A Northwest Territories official says pre-registration for flights will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday for wildfire evacuees from Hay River, Enterprise and K'atl'odeeche First Nation.
A former gold mine five kilometres from Yellowknife is seen as a low fire risk amid the Northwest Territories wildfires. The mine contains over 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide.
Encroaching wildfires have forced hospitals to close. Evacuating patients is a complex and high-pressure procedure, two people with experience said.
Encroaching wildfires have forced hospitals to close. Evacuating patients is a complex and high-pressure procedure, two people with experience said.
The Northwest Territories’ government issued the evacuation order on Wednesday night with residents asked to leave by Friday at noon.