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Fort Simpson
Coverage of Fort Simpson in the Nexus archive.
- Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, residents scheduled to begin returning Saturday
Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories has lifted its evacuation order, allowing residents to begin returning home via ferry starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
- N.W.T. fire officials identify 2 people who died fighting wildfires near Fort Simpson
Ryan Beck and Olivier Lamy died while fighting wildfires near Fort Simpson on June 24. A third person also died in the incident but has not been named.
- Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate
Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., were ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. An evacuation was called around 7 p.m. Sunday evening, and residents are advised to head to Yellowknife. A fire information officer stated the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight.