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House Fire Extinguished Downtown
Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 04:41 PM
On Saturday, July 22, at 4:12 a.m. the Yellowknife Fire Division received a call for service on 52nd Street. When crews arrived on the scene, it was determined the side of the home was on fire. Staff acted quickly and was able to contain and eventually extinguish the fire, both on the exterior and the interior.
The occupants were able to safely leave their home and no injuries were reported.
The scene has been turned over to the Office of the Fire Marshal for further investigation.
Capital Update July 21, 2023
Posted on Friday, July 21, 2023 01:30 PM
Capital Update July 21, 2023
AttachmentsFree Access to Fieldhouse Track and Indoor Playground Amidst Wildfire Smoke
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 06:25 PM
In light of the ongoing wildfires and their impact on air quality, the City of Yellowknife (the City) is granting free access to the track and the indoor playground at the Fieldhouse when the local Air Quality Health Index is of 7 or greater. The Air Quality Health Index for Yellowknife can be found on the Government of Canada website. The Yellowknife Public Library also remains open as an option for public access during its regular operating hours.
Community members will be notified when free...
Capital Update July 14, 2023
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 10:16 AM
Capital Update July 14, 2023
AttachmentsForest Fire Extinguished Behind Canadian Tire
Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 05:24 PM
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. the Yellowknife Fire Division, with assistance from the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment and Climate Change, responded to a forest fire 200 meters behind the Canadian Tire building. Upon arrival, crews estimated there to be a 10 square meter fire, burning the trees and underbrush within the vicinity.
Personnel successfully contained the fire to the area, deploying hose lines until the fire was extinguished. Overhaul was...
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