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Town of Inuvik withdraws evacuation notice as Wildfire EV014 continues to recede

Inuvik is no longer under evacuation notice.
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Inuvik Wildfire EV014, located near Sitidgi Lake, as seen from about 40 kilometres North of Inuvik on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway. The fire has diminished enough that the Town of Inuvik has withdrawn its evacuation notification. Screenshot courtesy of David Stewart

Inuvik is no longer under evacuation notice.

Town officials posted the update on social media at roughly 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18.

SA国际影视传媒淒ue to the dedicated work of NWT firefighters, weSA国际影视传媒檙e delighted to report a substantial decrease in fire risk for Inuvik,SA国际影视传媒 said the announcement. SA国际影视传媒淵our safety remains our top concern, and these efforts have produced positive outcomes.

SA国际影视传媒淚n line with this progress, weSA国际影视传媒檙e glad to announce the withdrawal of the Public Advisory from August 10. This reflects our significant headway in reducing fire risk and safeguarding our community.

SA国际影视传媒淭hanks to the unwavering dedication and hard work of the NWT firefighters.SA国际影视传媒

The most recent update on the NWT Fire website is still from 2 p.m. Aug. 17.

SA国际影视传媒淎nother day with very little change or activity. The Evacuation Notice remains in place and has not been escalated,SA国际影视传媒 reads the notice. SA国际影视传媒淭he northeastern side of the fire is still active, but the intensity has diminished and it is currently a smouldering, creeping surface fire with little visible flame. The southwest flank of the fire is expected to continue to hold where it is until snow arrives.

SA国际影视传媒淏ucketing operations continue. Yesterday crews hit hot spots that were identified, and a extra firefighter crew from Fort McPherson got a lot of gear ready for demobilization and reservicing.

SA国际影视传媒淚nfrared scanning will take place on Friday with assistance from Inuvik Fire Chief Brian Larman. Crews are monitoring the north side of the fire where a bit of increased fire activity is anticipated, but that activity is expected to stay at a low vigour surface fire.SA国际影视传媒

 



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