Wildfire Resources
This list is not exhaustive. We recognize the best sources are within your community. Please check your local community websites, radio, television, social media, and other sources for the most relevant information where you live.
Canadian Wildland Fire Information System
Information on location of wildfires and air quality across the country
Real-Time Air Quality Map
Purple Air is used by the Government of the Northwest Territories to monitor air quality.
Northwest Territories Wildfire Updates
NWT Alert
NWT’s public alerting system, including links to download the Alertable emergency app.
BC Current Wildfire Situation
Yukon Wildfires
Map view of wildfires by fire district
Additional Resources
Cabin Radio: Northwest Territories general news site and article How to use Wi-Fi calling on Starlink to make or receive calls
Canadian Red Cross: Information on what you can do to prepare, including developing an emergency plan and emergency kit
CBC Lite: Low bandwidth news site
CBC North: Latest news from Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Northern Quebec
City of Yellowknife Emergency Alert Subscription: Keep updated on City of Yellowknife alerts
FireSmoke: Includes a visual past and projected smoke map. Please pay attention to the timestamp on the map when viewing to confirm if you are looking at projections or present conditions.
GNWT FireSmart: Suggests ways of firesmarting your home and walks through how fires begin/spread. Residents are strongly encouraged to fire smart your homes/cabins
Government of British Columbia: Build an emergency kit and grab-and-go bag
National Wildland Fire Situation Report: Information on location of wildfires and air quality across the country
Weather Information: For local updates, use the search bar to look up your location.
Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health: Information and resources on air quality and how to minimize your risk to wildfire smoke
Yukon Wildfire Bulletins: Fire-season updates about prescribed-burn planning, fire bans, evacuation notices and major changes in wildfire activity
