Fire that Triggered Hay River Evacuation ‘Moved 50 km in a Day’ Background On Sunday, a devastating wildfire in the Northwest Territories (NWT) caused the evacuation of Hay River, a community that had been threatened by the rapid movement of the fire. Officials believe that the fire, known as SS052, traveled an astonishing 50 kilometers […]
Fire that triggered Hay River evacuation ‘moved 50 km in a day’ An unprecedented situation On Sunday, a wildfire erupted in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and rapidly approached the town of Hay River, forcing a full evacuation of the area. The fire, known as SS052, traveled an astonishing 50 kilometers in just one day, fueled […]