Evacuation notice lifted in Fort Liard, N.W.T., as rain helps reduce wildfire threat – CBC

May 22, 2024

Wildfire still burning out of control, 19 kilometres from the community

Fort Liard, N.W.T., has lifted an evacuation notice issued earlier this month because of a nearby wildfire. The notice had advised residents to prepare in case they needed to evacuate the hamlet.

Rainfall over the last 24 hours, and work to eliminate unburned fuel around the fire, are helping to lower risk, according to an update from N.W.T. Fire on Wednesday afternoon.

An update on the hamlet’s website says that the wildfire in the area is no longer an immediate threat, but that “very dry conditions” are expected all summer and residents should stay informed and prepared.

The evacuation notice was issued on May 10. N.W.T. Fire officials then said the fire had jumped the Liard River and put the hamlet at greater risk. But after recon the following morning, they determined the fire had not crossed the river, but had moved to an island.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/fort-liard-evacuation-notice-lifted-1.7211998