Essential workers evacuate Wrigley, N.W.T., as fire nears

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A view of the community of Wrigley, N.W.T. on July 9.</p><p>Fire crews continue to action the fire as community members remain evacuated to Fort Smith.https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8bf5665a-b576-4290-a735-0f045496b196,1783724104223/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C67%2C720%2C405%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A view of the community of Wrigley, N.W.T. on July 9.

Fire crews continue to action the fire as community members remain evacuated to Fort Smith." width="620" />

Chief of the Pehdzéh Kı̨ First Nation says the fire moved towards the community overnight, and crews have been forced to abandon their line for their own safety.

Air tankers put down fire retardant, but the fire crossed that line too.

All remaining workers are to make their way to Fort Smith.

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