A wildfire burning 12 kilometres outside of Inuvik is now 35,583 hectares in size, according to the NWT Live Fire map as of 4:15 Aug. 13.
The wildfire remains 12 kilometres away from the town.
There was confusion Aug. 12 when an update from NWT Fire stated that SA国际影视传媒淚nuvik has issued an evacuation notice due to this wildfire. All residents should be ready to leave on short noticeSA国际影视传媒� which is the language used for Level 2 evacuation notice. However, the town remains at Level 1 or Evacuation Notice/Advisory - meaning residents SA国际影视传媒渘eed to be aware of an increased risk to the community due to wildfire in the area, and to be prepared.SA国际影视传媒�
The NWT Wildfire Update website still states that residents should be ready to leave on short notice as of 5:45 p.m. Aug. 13.
SA国际影视传媒淐ooling temperatures and light precipitation is improving visibility,SA国际影视传媒� reads the latest update. SA国际影视传媒淵esterdaySA国际影视传媒檚 suppression operations on the southwest flank were successful, and the line worked by the crews remains cool. Assessments last night around 5.30pm of the southern area showed the fire was smouldering with only small flames, as well as three separate rain cells moving in over the area.
SA国际影视传媒淭oday, crews are continuing to action the fire, with two helicopters bucketing and tankers hitting hot spots on the head of the fire as soon as visibility improves enough for their operations.SA国际影视传媒�
The town of Inuvik is asking all residents to do the following:
1. Review your
2. Ensure you have an emergency kit
3. Pre-register on the
Environment Canada is forecasting 60 per cent chance of rain this evening and continuing tomorrow.
