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As an “extreme wind event” builds across the southern NWT, the City of Yellowknife published a return date for residents of Wednesday, September 6.
That date is subject to change, the city said in a joint announcement with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation but notably not the NWT government.
Meanwhile, fire crews in Hay River and Fort Smith say they are steeled for extreme fire behaviour over the next 48 hours, with wind gusts of 60 km/h or more expected in places.
The wind is also expected to pick up around Yellowknife, though two of the most threatening fires in the vicinity are no longer listed as out of control. The main issue for Yellowknife is the effect of wind, fire and smoke on Highway 1, a vital corridor back to the city that is set to close for the weekend, delaying the anticipated return of residents.
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