The Mayor of Hay River is giving an update on the wildfire threatening the southern N.W.T. community at 1:30 p.m. MT on Saturday.
Anybody remaining in the South Slave hub, except for those fighting a fire coming close to the western edge of town, was ordered to evacuate Friday due to the active threat, according to an update on the N.W.T.’s Public Safety website.
Essential workers were also urged to reach the airport and seek further instructions. Most of the civilian population had already left more than a week ago due to the wildfire threat.
Those who stay behind are being cautioned that they
