Evacuees from Yellowknife make their way along Highway 3 at the edge of a burned forest on their way to Fort Providence, N.W.T., on Aug. 17, 2023. The Canadian Press/Bill Braden
Residents of Fort Providence, N.W.T., are required to evacuate due to a wildfire that is now within two kilometres northeast of the community.
The community of Fort Providence issued an evacuation order at 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 31 due to a wildfire encroaching on the community. Residents are required to leave the area immediately, register with the community, and proceed to a reception centre set up in Hay River, about two hours and 20 minutes away by car to the southeast.
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