2023 Wildfire Season Updates - RE-ENTRY ANNOUNCEMENT - General population returns Monday, September 18, 2023!
THE TOWN OF FORT SMITH REMAINS UNDER AN EVACUATION ALERT. REMAIN VIGILANT AND STAY INFORMED BY FOLLOWING LOCAL MEDIA.
Visit us on Facebook! @ the Town of Fort Smith Protective Services Page!
Wood Buffalo Complex Wildfire Information Update – For all updates on wildfires in the area click on the links below!
For updated wildfire conditions visit:
ECC: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/wildfire-update
WBNP: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire
Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.aspx
NWT Highway Conditions website: https://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/Highways
Protective Services Facebook page: Protective Services
REMEMBER: There is still a COMPLETE FIRE BAN for the Municipality of Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park. Propane appliances are allowed. Use extreme caution and keep all heat sources clear of combustible materials.
Continue to monitor this page, the Town website, and fire status websites for your region to receive the most accurate and up-to-date information.
GET PREPARED! CHECK OUT THE 2023 EMERGENCY GUIDE:
FORT SMITH EMERGENCY GUIDE
STAY INFORMED! SIGN UP FOR THE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM:
https://fortsmith.ca/emergency-notification-system
Emergency Contact Information
- RCMP ........................................................(867) 872-1111
- FIRE DEPARTMENT ...........................(867) 872-2222
- AMBULANCE ........................................(867) 872-3111
- GNWT 24-HR WILDFIRE LINE .....1-877-698-3473
Non-Emergency Contact Information
- FIRE HALL .................................................(867) 872-2674
- DIR. OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES .. (867) 621-0486
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
For all Town of Fort Smith Emergency Documents and GNWT Resources click on the links below!
