YELLOWKNIFE — The break that firefighters defending the capital of the Northwest Territories got at the start of the weekend due to rainy weather is expected to end today, as temperatures are forecast to climb into the 20s.
Wildfire information officer Mike Westwick told a news conference Saturday night that the"fire's taken a nap" and it's"going to wake up" as temperatures rise today.
Health Minister Julie Green told the news conference the ramp down of services at the city's hospital is complete, with the emergency department remaining open for firefighters and other essential workers. Environment and Climate Change Minister Shane Thompson says that over the last week, 68 per cent of the territory's population has been evacuated due to fires.
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