Fort Simpson Wildfire Could Still Grow, Officials Say

‘No primary residences lost’ in all-day battle with fire, village says

Firefighters' work through the night "prevented a catastrophe," Fort Simpson leaders said as they reported no primary residences lost to wildfire FS016 so far. The post ‘No primary residences lost’ in all-day battle with fire, village says first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Fort Simpson, N.W.T. embraces ceremony during evacuation

A traditional ceremony was held on Canada Day to support Fort Simpson, N.W.T. evacuees missing home in Yellowknife.

Fire becomes immediate threat again for remaining people in N.W.T. village

FORT SIMPSON - A shelter-in-place order is back on for anyone remaining in a Northwest Territories village threatened by an out-of-control wildfire.

Fort Simpson wildfire could still grow, officials say

Crews are trying to extinguish the edge of a fire burning near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., to keep it from reaching the community, fire officials say. Meantime, another fire burning near Wrigley hasn't grown further.