An oncoming wildfire forces evacuations of both Fort Simpson and Wrigley communities.
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Updated Jul 20
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An oncoming wildfire forces evacuations of both Fort Simpson and Wrigley communities.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Alberta specialists deployed to assist with wildfire efforts in Fort Simpson and Wrigley.1 source
- BC crews assisted with fires near Wrigley, while Sarah Hall served as NWT fire information officer.Sub-event
- Local businesses in Fort Smith are providing food vouchers and services for evacuees from Wrigley.Sub-event
- Mayor manages evacuation efforts in Fort Simpson due to an oncoming wildfire.Sub-event
- Fort Simpson residents were evacuated to Multiplex in Yellowknife as part of the ongoing wildfire response.Sub-event
- Meghan Roberts spoke about the community toll following the incident in Fort Simpson.Sub-event
Wildfire forces evacuations in Fort Simpson and Wrigley.1 source
Evacuation from Fort Simpson continues as displaced residents move to Yellowknife.1 source
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The entities involved
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Fort Simpson
village in Northwest Territories, Canada
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Wrigley
human settlement in the Northwest Territories, Canada
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