66 Wildfires Burn in Northwest Territories; Evacuation Alert for Fort Simpson

Thousands of lightning strikes over the weekend sparked a surge of wildfires in the Northwest Territories. Officials report 66 active fires burning across the region. The main concern remains a fire near Fort Simpson, where an evacuation alert is still in place. Another fire near the Alberta border threatens a major highway. High heat and the risk of dry lightning continue for areas including Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, and the Sahtú and Dehcho regions.