Fort Smith, N.W.T., downgraded to evacuation notice as nearby wildfire now being held

‘Completely avoidable’ Fort Smith wildfire draws warning

The Northwest Territories town spent just over two hours on evacuation alert before that was downgraded to an evacuation notice shortly after 8 p.m.

Fire in Fort Smith now 'being held', says town

Evacuation alert for Primrose and Carls Drive area downgraded to evacuation notice again

Fort Smith, N.W.T., downgraded to evacuation notice as nearby wildfire now being held

A wildfire on the east end of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is now being held by fire crews and an evacuation alert has been downgraded to an evacuation notice.

Crews respond to wildfire 'being held' near Campbell River

BC Wildfire (BCWF) crews are assisting Campbell River firefighters in extinguishing a wildfire that started Sunday west of the Stories Beach area. As of 3:15 p.m. Sunday, the fire is “being held” at 3.43 hectares, according to a fire information officer. They say the blaze is just south of Boot Creek, within Campbell River Fire jurisdiction, so BCWF crews are assisting the local department. The officer says two BCWF initial attack crews are atte…

Evacuation alert for Fort Smith over ‘aggressive’ wildfire

An evacuation alert has been issued for the entirety of Fort Smith after an "active and aggressive wildfire" emerged near the town on Saturday. The post Live: Evacuation alert for Fort Smith over ‘aggressive’ wildfire first appeared on Cabin Radio.