A fire ban is in place for Inuvik, effective immediately.
The Inuvik Fire Department declared the fire ban at 3:30 p.m. July 4.
SA国际影视传媒淭he potential for fire spread from burn barrels, fire pits (and) embers is extremely high,SA国际影视传媒� reads the release by fire chief Cynthia Hammond. SA国际影视传媒淚n light of these conditions, the Town of Inuvik has declared a fire ban within town boundaries until this fire risk is lessened.SA国际影视传媒�
The forecast for the next week is anticipating above-average temperatures and dry weather. Currently, the forest fire risk for the area is high, but there is potential for it to move to extreme.
Anyone hoping to cook outdoors within town limits is asked to stick to enclosed propane barbecues or stoves.
