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When wildfire comes close to home

How NTPC crews kept the power system operating through a dangerous wildfire – and what the experience is teaching us about preparing for the next emergency.

Read Brendan's story: pnwt.ca/wildfires26

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September 24, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Der Ausblick aus meinem Hotelzimmer um Mitternacht. #BannocklandInn #FortSimpson #NorthwestTerritories
Im Vordergrund Gras auf Augenhöhe, im Hintergrund eine Flusslandschaft, links ein kleines Wäldchen. Der Himmel ist noch hellgelb/blau
June 16, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “NWT Fire hopes to use a planned burn on Tuesday to help protect Highway 1 from wildfire FS014 outside Fort Simpson.” cabinradio.ca/257992/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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Crews look to protect Highway 1 from wildfire using planned burn
If conditions are right, NWT Fire hopes to use a planned burn on Tuesday to help protect Highway 1 from wildfire FS014 outside Fort Simpson.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Evacuation orders for #FortSimpson #nwtfire Alert Ready: Fort Simpson Wildfire Evacuation Order / En Alerte: Ordre d'évacuation en raison d'un incendie de forêt à Fort Simpson alertable.ca/#/incidents/F2…
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June 29, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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ICYMI, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “Wildfire FS014 is burning in between Jean Marie River and Fort Simpson. When the wind changes, the threat can change with it.” cabinradio.ca/257550/video... - @cabinradio.ca

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Video map explainer: The two sides of wildfire FS014
A fire is burning between Jean Marie River and Fort Simpson. A wind change can change the threat, too. Here's a video explainer of what's happening right now.
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September 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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BREAKING!! EVACUATION orders have been issued in #FortSimpson, #N.W.T., and three #⁹Manitoba communities as residents escape fast-moving wildfires spreading through parts of the country. 🇨🇦
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Wildfires cause evacuation orders in Northwest Territories, Manitoba communities
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June 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “First wildfire evacuees from Fort Simpson arrive in Yellowknife” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC North

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First wildfire evacuees from Fort Simpson arrive in Yellowknife | CBC News
Firefighters continue to tackle an out-of-control blaze on the outskirts of the Dehcho community, as many of the community’s 1,300 residents are evacuating to Yellowknife.
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June 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “Wrigley has become the second Dehcho community under an evacuation order because of a nearby wildfire, joining Fort Simpson.” cabinradio.ca/298073/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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Wrigley under evacuation order over nearby wildfire
Wrigley became the latest Dehcho community under an evacuation order because of a nearby wildfire. Evacuees are being told to head to Fort Smith.
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June 29, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “Governments, non-profits and communities are offering various services for evacuees from Fort Simpson and Wrigley who’ve made it to Yellowknife, Fort Smith and beyond.” cabinradio.ca/298599/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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What’s available for Fort Simpson and Wrigley evacuees so far
From evacuation relief payments to free transit and meals, this is what we know about the services available to Dehcho wildfire evacuees.
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June 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “The director of protective services for Fort Simpson says the village’s volunteer fire department has completed several prescribed burns as part of its years-long efforts to prepare for wildfires.” cabinradio.ca/291691/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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Wildfire preparation a years-long effort for Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson's volunteer fire department has been working to prepare for wildfires from purchasing equipment to building fire breaks.
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May 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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“Watch: Aircraft fight a wildfire near Fort Simpson, N.W.T.” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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Watch: Aircraft fight a wildfire near Fort Simpson, N.W.T.
The village of Fort Simpson has been under an evacuation order since June 28 as a wildfire threatens the community. Excerpts of videos recorded by Lora Cassell show fire response teams at work in the ...
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July 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “Smoke is causing poor air quality in some areas.

As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors.” alertable.ca#/incidents/u... - @alertable.bsky.social

#JeanMarieRiver #FortSimpson #NorthwestTerritories #NWTFire #WildfireSmoke
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October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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ICYMI, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., have been ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC North

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Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate | CBC News
An evacuation order was called around 7 p.m. MT Sunday due to a nearby wildfire. A fire information officer told CBC News the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight. Residents are advis...
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June 29, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “…on Monday morning, Chief Kele Antoine of the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation confirmed an Atco trailer-style home had been lost in the Nogha Heights area near the Highway 1 Wrigley turn-off.” cabinradio.ca/299377/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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One home in Nogha Heights confirmed lost to Fort Simpson wildfire
For the first time, a home was confirmed lost to the wildfire burning in and around the Fort Simpson area.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: “A spot fire on the north of Fort Simpson’s island has been extinguished and wildfire FS016 hasn’t affected airport or ferry landing infrastructure, NWT Fire said at 5pm on Sunday.” cabinradio.ca/299259/news/... - @cabinradio.ca

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Fort Simpson fire: Crews report progress in more helpful conditions
A spot fire on Fort Simpson's island is out and fire FS016 hasn't affected the airport or ferry landing. The village demanded that remaining residents leave.
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July 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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I purchased these truly beautiful moccasin uppers while in Fort Simpson at the Decho Heritage Centre. Unfortunately, they did not list the artist's name. Since I am a barefooter, I have been turning them into pouches.
#fortsimpson #beaded #byhand #dechoheritagecentre #moccasinuppers
January 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:20am MT
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#MajorProjects #FortSimpson #commentsclosed #propertytax #exploreCanada @watersheds.ca
Morning Newscast - Thursday June 25 2026 - Yellowknife NWT Canada - CabinRadio.ca
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June 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Friday, June 26, 2026
7:20am MT
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#planecrash #FortSimpson #OrderofCanada #caribou #cyberpunk
Morning Newscast - Friday June 26 2026 - Yellowknife NWT Canada - CabinRadio.ca
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June 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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“Fort Simpson, N.W.T., arranges last wildfire evacuation transport for remaining residents” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC North

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Fort Simpson, N.W.T., arranges last evacuation transport option for remaining residents | CBC News
Village offers last transportation leaving the Recreation Center at noon on Monday for all non-essential residents as fire officials say there might be "light at the end of the tunnel."
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July 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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NWT Fire says rain showers on Tuesday have helped to stem the development of a wildfire near Highway 1 between Checkpoint and #FortSimpson. cabinradio.ca/183513/news/... - Cabin Radio
Showers ‘help prevent growth’ of fire near Fort Simpson highway
NWT Fire says rain showers have helped to stem the development of a wildfire near Highway 1 between Checkpoint and Fort Simpson.
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May 16, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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The NWT is reporting a new, naturally caused wildfire about 12 km north of the Checkpoint intersection near the highway to and from #FortSimpson. cabinradio.ca/183013/news/... - Cabin Radio

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New wildfire identified near highway to Fort Simpson
The NWT is reporting a new, naturally caused wildfire about 12 km north of the Checkpoint intersection near the highway to and from Fort Simpson.
cabinradio.ca
May 13, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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September 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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#Fortsimpson #Feux #TNO #NWT #Evacuation #Alerte
July 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
7:20am MT
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#FOTR26 #Deline #FortSmith #Inuvik #FortSimpson
Morning Newscast - Thursday July 16 2026 - Yellowknife NWT Canada - CabinRadio.ca
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July 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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#Incendies #TNO #NWT #Feuxdeforet #Nature #Environnement #FortSimpson #BeaufortDelta
July 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM