Residents still displaced as wildfire burns in southern Northwest Territories
Residents of K’atl’odeeche First Nation and the neighbouring community of Hay River, N.W.T., remain displaced as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn in the area.
“Help isn’t going anywhere,” Shane Thompson, territorial minister of environment and climate change, told a media briefing Thursday. “We will be with you every step of the way.” Wildfire information officer Mike Westwick said extremely hot and dry conditions on Wednesday have led to greater fire activity with heavy smoke and ash being pushed toward the communities. He said 11 fire crews, nearly 120 people, and multiple helicopters, air tankers and pieces of heavy equipment are working to battle the fire and prevent further damage.
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