A wildfire burning 12 kilometres outside of Inuvik is holding at 35,583 hectares in size, but NWT Fire says it expects it to move away from Inuvik in the coming days.

As of 10:30 a..m. Aug. 14, the fire remains 12 kilometres away.

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SA国际影视传媒淔our fire crews and helicopters are doing reconnaissance on the north side of the fire, and assessing value protection needs. SA国际影视传媒�

There was confusion Aug. 12 when an update from NWT Fire stated that SA国际影视传媒淚nuvik has issued an evacuation notice due to this wildfire. All residents should be ready to leave on short noticeSA国际影视传媒� which is the language used for Level 2 evacuation notice. However, the town remains at Level 1 or Evacuation Notice/Advisory - meaning residents SA国际影视传媒渘eed to be aware of an increased risk to the community due to wildfire in the area, and to be prepared.SA国际影视传媒�

The NWT Wildfire Update website still states that residents should be ready to leave on short notice as of 10:30 a.m., Aug. 14 - however a note has been added saying SA国际影视传媒淭he Evacuation Notice remains in place and has not been escalated. SA国际影视传媒�

The Town of Inuvik is asking all residents to do the following:

1. Review your

2. Ensure you have an emergency kit

3. Pre-register on the