Structure protection is set up at Island Lake, and missions will be flown as is safe to begin work on other structures in the path of this over 100km wide fire. Expanding protection work beyond the community – which had been stalled due to visibility problems hampering flights, meaning crews could not get there.This is complete on all critical infrastructure and buildings on the periphery of Sambaa K’e,

Continuing to set up and maintain sprinklers in Sambaa K’e to discourage ignition should fire reach the community.Structure protection will continue with two key priorities:.Air tankers will complete drops on priority targets near the community to attempt to slow growth at the fire’s front as visibility allows.Here’s what we’re doing to get that done: The main objective on this fire is to prevent the loss of structures. We’ll be doing all we can on the ground to protect the community should the time come. There remains risk that it could occur in the days ahead. These assessments can always change along with conditions – which have unfortunately at-times changed fast. The fire has not reached the community of Sambaa K’e, however wind conditions today could cause progression toward the community. This would push the fire west and northwest, which could cause progression towards the community of Sambaa K'e. Winds are expected to shift from easterly this morning to southeast later this evening. Warm, dry conditions continue in the area. Our team is doing everything they can to protect the community and things people value on the land between the fire and the community.

It remains an estimated 10km away from the edge of Sambaa K’e at its closest points. It was last estimated at 249,077 Ha burned within the Northwest Territories.

Get the latest public safety bulletins: GWNT Public SafetyĪ Special Wildfire Bulletin was issued with a statement regarding a home lost during an ignition operation on June 4, 2023.

Residents of Sambaa K’e are being advised on evacuation procedures by local officials. Haut de la page Sambaa K'e Fire (FS001) | June 8, 1:00pmĪn Evacuation order is in effect for Saamba K'e due to a wildfire in the area.

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