Here's the latest on wildfire and evacuations in Hay River, N.W.T., and KFN
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An out-of-control wildfire burning by Hay River, N.W.T., and the Kátł'odeeche First Nation has prompted the evacuation of both communities. More than 3,500 people have been ordered to leave for Yellowknife, a five-hour drive away.
Here is the latest on the fire and the evacuation effort.
The extent of the damage in the community is still unclear. In an update posted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, N.W.T. Fire says about 15 buildings have been damaged in the First Nation.
Crews are installing sprinkler kits to try and protect structures in the area.
The update says strong eastward winds are expected to push the fire toward the communities during the day. Later this evening, the winds are expected to go west and north, pushing the fire away from the communities, but may still increase the fire's overall size.
Earlier Monday, Kátł'odeeche posted on Facebook saying all the archives and artifacts at the Yamózha Kúé Society (Dene Cultural Institute) had been saved from the building.
Mike Westwick, fire information officer with the territorial government, said the situation is "quite severe."
"This fire is obviously a huge priority for us and our teams are working absolutely tirelessly to do everything we can to keep these communities safe."
Westwick said there were six crews battling the fire and that six more were on the way from other regions of the territory. Three helicopters were also part of the firefighting efforts on Monday.
He said the territory had not yet requested firefighting help from other provinces or territories.
"Obviously we're facing a very challenging situation across a fair part of Western Canada, including in Alberta at this time, and we're doing our very best to meet our needs with local resources for that reason," he said.
The Town of Hay River says it is unsafe for residents to return to the community. The road into town is blocked and there are no health services available.
The town says so far no buildings have been affected by the fire.
Residents can call 1-833-699-0188 for general assistance and information.
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