Some wildfire evacuations end in British Columbia, but fire threatens community farther north

Wildfire conditions in British Columbia improved, allowing more people to return home. However, fires continued to threaten communities in Canada's Northwest Territories. High temperatures and strong winds were fueling flames near Hay River, while a fire near Yellowknife forced the evacuation of the city's residents. In British Columbia, there were still 370 active blazes, with some designated as wildfires of note.