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Fort Simpson wildfire evacuees arriving in Yellowknife

AI News June 30, 2026 01:09 PM
Fort Simpson wildfire evacuees arriving in Yellowknife

Fort Simpson residents have started to arrive in Yellowknife after evacuating their community overnight because of a nearby wildfire. For many, this wasn't their first time they've had to flee their community. In 2021, Fort Simpson was evacuated because of flooding. Jessica Davey-Quantick spoke with some evacuees on Monday.