The Dehcho and North Slave regions are facing some fresh flames as of NWT Fire's latest update on Wednesday afternoon.
A total of four new blazes have been spotted with three of those being in the Dehcho. FS010-25, as it's been designated by NWT Fire, sits around 45 km east of Fort Simpson and 46 km north-northeast of Jean Marie River. NWT Fire states that it was caused by lightning and sits at one hectare in size right now.
The update stated that the fire is on the other side of the Mackenzie River from both communities and is not considered a threat to cabins in the area or any infrastructure.
FS009-25 is a lightning-caused fire, according to NWT Fire, and sits 38 km east of Fort Liard and 6 km northeast of Bovie Lake as of Wednesday afternoon. It's been measured at 12 hectares in size.
Tankers started work on the flames late Tuesday and crews were on site Wednesday with air support to continue work on the fire. NWT Fire states that structure protection is being set up in the Bovie Lake area.
FS008-25 is the largest of the new fires and is located around 50 km northeast of Wrigley near the Root River. It's been assessed to be approximately 1,488 hectares, but NWT Fire states there is no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure.
FS007-25, which is 18 km northeast of Wrigley and 1 km north of Hodgson Creek, has grown to approximately 88 hectares in size. NWT Fire stated that crews continue to work on the fire with air support, but that there are currently no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure,
Cabins in the area are being monitored and structure protection will be set up if needed, while smoke may be visible from the community.
In the North Slave, ZF007-25 is burning at the northern point of Tach茅 Lake and is approximately 40 hectares in size. There is no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure.
In the Sahtu, VQ003-25, which is 31 km northeast of Deline and 10 km west of Great Bear Lake sits at five hectares in size and crews are working to get it out. There are currently no threats to communities, cabins, or infrastructure and structure protection will be set up if needed.
The Tulip Lake fire is the big one being tackled by crews from both the NWT and Alberta as they operate under a unified command. As of Wednesday, it sat at 14,167 hectares and was 28 km east of Fort Smith. It's classified as being held, meaning it isn't spreading, but not yet under control.
Both Hay River and Fort Simpson have enacted full fire bans until further notice. That's due to dry conditions with a lack of rain in the forecast. Both bans include fire pits on personal property and no open-air burning of any sort. In Fort Simpson, fires for cultural ceremonies are exempt as are propane-fueled pits and barbecues.
