Two fires threatening the city of Yellowknife are now considered as being held instead of out-of-control, but officials say they still don’t know when it might be safe for residents to come home as the territory continues to battle hundreds of fires.
While the city remains under an evacuation order, a plan is being developed with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure residents can return to their homes safely.
While officials outlined the five-step plan they have for having residents return to their communities, they stressed people should not return until they are told to do so.
Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.