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The Canadian Press
YELLOWKNIFE — Authorities in the Northwest Territories are closely monitoring a fire west of Lake Marian that has reignited after a long period of dormancy underground.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the residual fire, also known as the 'zombie fire', has spread to about 65 square kilometers and is burning about 38 kilometers southeast of Whati. Behchoko and sometimes he is "very noticeable" to the people of Yellowknife.
Strong winds from the south are expected to cause extreme fire action and significant growth, which may result in large amounts of smoke and ash in the Tlicho region, especially He Whati, although It states that cabins, communities and infrastructure do not exist. In danger because of this flame.
Zombie fires, which can occur in the Arctic, subarctic and northern boreal forests, could become more common due to climate change.
Authorities are also monitoring a wildfire about 30 kilometers east of Turita, which has increased in activity due to stronger winds and is producing large amounts of smoke.
There have been 189 wildfires so far this year, burning more than 3,800 square kilometers of land.
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 8, 2022.
