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May 18, 2026
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N.W.T. battles 3 wildfires as season gets underway - CBC
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The Northwest Territories is facing a challenging start to wildfire season with three active fires, including one in Yellowknife that has forced residents from their homes.
The fire near Yellowknife, which was initially reported as less than 10% contained on April 28, grew significantly over the weekend and as of Monday, it had expanded to cover an area of 3,574 hectares. Local authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations for residents in the Rock Creek community.
Meanwhile, another fire in the Great Slave Lake region has also escalated, burning through 1,900 hectares by Sunday evening, wh…
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