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Environment and Climate Change Minister Shane Thompson said fires near Yellowknife will continue to flare up "until probably the first snowfall." They might also hibernate during the winter and reignite in the spring.
Officials shared details at a press conference today about the lifting of an evacuation order in Yellowknife and other nearby communities. Residents of these communities may be able to return to their homes as early as Sept. 6 as the threat of wildfires subsides.