Wildfires outside of Yellowknife are not likely to reach the city by the end of the weekend and a forecast four kilometre advance has not happened.
Municipal and Community Affairs minister Shane Thompson gave an update was given at 7 p.m. Aug. 20.
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Wildfire information officer Mike Westwick said firefighters were successful in suppressing growth. A forecast that the fire would advance four kilometres did not happen, which Westwick credited to the work of firefighters.
Work also continued on protections to the city.
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Emergency Manager officer Jennifer Young said 19,000 people have evacuated from North Slave area, 6,800 people from South Slave area, 80 from Dehcho. A total of 12,500 people are in evacuation centres.
Young said reports of looting in evacuated communities are false.
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She encouraged people to call (867)-444-0115 or visit Sir John Franklin High School to register in person.
All evacuees sent out by Yellowknife by air to Winnipeg. Evacuees traveling by road are asked to travel to Alberta.
Anyone registered at an evacuation centre who is staying in a hotel can remain there until the order is rescinded.
On Aug. 19, Thompson noted there were approximately 1,600 people remain in Yellowknife who should not be.
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