No new fires were reported in the May 26th update from NWT Fire.
The NWT is expected to experience very dry conditions in the next few days and the fire danger rating is anticipated to rise in tandem, reaching “high” or “extreme” in most areas of the North Slave, South Slave, and Dehcho regions. NWT Fire is reminding northerners that fires can start easily under these conditions, and urge residents to remain vigilant.
In the South Slave region, the fire near the Alberta/NWT border is still considered out of control. Sprinkler systems are doing their jobs in protecting nearby structures along the highway. Water tankers are also assisting with operations on the NWT side of the border.
NWT Fire notes that they have observed travelers stopping nearby to watch the tankers, and advise everyone to refrain from doing this. It is dangerous for travelers, and can be distracting for working crews. At this time, Highway 1 is open with the help of traffic control, but could close with very little notice.
In the Dehcho region, aircraft were dispatched over the weekend to keep an eye out for any new fires.
To the southwest of Fort Liard, major progress has been made on the fire, and crews will continue to work to push it back. The second fire, around 40km south of Fort Simpson, has been labelled as under control.
All other fires are listed as under control, or are actively being monitored.
