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Sambaa K'e, N.W.T., on alert for possible evacuation as wildfires burn nearby
Sambaa K'e, N.W.T., has issued an evacuation alert due to wildfires burning nearby.
An evacuation alert does not mean people have to leave the town at this time. However, they should get ready in case the alert is upgraded to an order.
Deanna Jumbo, the band office receptionist, confirmed to CBC that the alert has been issued.
Band leaders are meeting Friday to go over their evacuation plan.
The N.W.T. government's wildfire map showed three fires burning south of Sambaa K'e as of Friday. Two were listed as smaller in size — 15 hectares and 0.5 hectares — while the one closest to the community was listed at 500 hectares.
All are listed as out-of-control.
The closest fire is about 30 kilometres southwest of the community. N.W.T. Fire said Thursday afternoon that fire crews were setting up sprinkler systems around cabins in the area.
