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Parts of Wood Buffalo National Park received as much as 40 mm of rain on Sunday, helping firefighters working on the Bear Creek complex near Highway 5.
Cabin RadioHeavy rain helps crews working on Highway 5 wildfiresParts of Wood Buffalo National Park received as much as 40 mm of rain on Sunday, helping firefighters working on the Bear Creek complex near Highway 5."It's as close to structures as it can be without them burning down." Here's the wildfire picture in Fort Simpson on Sunday as work around the clock continues.
Cabin RadioFort Simpson fire becomes ‘continual challenge’ in residential areas"It's as close to structures as it can be without them burning down." Here's the wildfire picture in Fort Simpson on Sunday as work around the clock continues.Residents reported an explosion followed by fire along an access road between Yellowknife's Anderson Thomson Tower and 51 Street in the early hours of Sunday.
Cabin RadioOvernight explosion, fire reported at Yellowknife encampmentResidents reported an explosion followed by fire along an access road between Yellowknife's Anderson Thomson Tower and 51 Street in the early hours of Sunday.The MV Abraham Francis ferry that crosses the Peel River outside Fort McPherson came loose after a cable broke. Staff are trying to get it back, the GNWT said.
Cabin RadioPeel River ferry ‘becomes dislodged,’ staff trying to retrieve itThe MV Abraham Francis ferry that crosses the Peel River outside Fort McPherson came loose after a cable broke. Staff are trying to get it back, the GNWT said.While the fire responsible for Wrigley's evacuation hasn't come closer in days, NWT Fire says winds from the north this weekend could mean difficult conditions.
Cabin RadioOfficials ‘expect more pressure on southern portion’ of Wrigley fireWhile the fire responsible for Wrigley's evacuation hasn't come closer in days, NWT Fire says winds from the north this weekend could mean difficult conditions.