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Fort Simpson
Coverage of Fort Simpson in the Nexus archive.
- 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.