Over the weekend, residents of Hay River and the surrounding areas were allowed to return home even as a wildfire burns close to the town's hospital.
over the weekend even as a wildfire burns about 500 metres from the hospital.
According to the update, the fire"reached" within 500 metres of the hospital and breached other areas including the 2 Seasons area, Pointe La Roche and came within 10 metres of some parts of Highway 2, the only major roadway into the community. "With this weather, quite aggressive fire behaviour and activity will ensue during the peak burning day," the update reads.Residents are being warned that plumes of smoke and increased fire activity are likely on the east side of the river.According to officials, the fire is expected to burn until the snow falls. Many trees and root systems have been damaged by the fire and residents that return are urged to not go into burned areas.
Officials are also asking people to not use drones around firefighting areas saying flying the drones forces crews to ground firefighting efforts.
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