Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada

Wildfires burning in Canada's Northwest Territories prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Wrigley and Fort Simpson on June 28 and 29, 2026, as two lightning-caused fires remained out of control. The blaze threatening Fort Simpson had expanded to more than 8 900 ha (21 992 acres) by June 29, while more than 62 000 ha (153 209 acres) had burned across the territory. Source