(Fort Smith Protective Services/Facebook - image credit)An out-of-control wildfire continues to threaten Fort Smith, N.W.T., but officials took a moment Saturday to assure community members that the frogs in the beloved frog ponds are "happily hopping about" despite extensive tree-thinning in the surrounding area. The wildfire is approximately 3.4 kilometers from Fort Smith, according to a Parks Canada update issued Saturday. The wildfire is approximately 3.4 kilometers from Fort Smith, according to a Parks Canada update issued Saturday. (Fort Smith Protective Services/Facebook )Story continuesOfficials in Yellowknife are also keeping a close eye on the forecast. (Rebecca Alty/Facebook)Mayor Rebecca Alty asked Yellowknifers to be patient while officials work on a plan to get people home.

Source: CBC News August 27, 2023 02:56 UTC