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As Yellowknifers began the long journey back home, some travelling as far as 1,747.9 kilometres from Calgary, eager loved ones awaited them at home. Here are shots from readers showing both the sites and challenges on the journey home and the welcoming people received upon reaching their destination. Travel safe everyone!

As Yellowknifers began the long journey back home, some travelling as far as 1,747.9 kilometres from Calgary, eager loved ones awaited them at home. Here are shots from readers showing both the sites and challenges on the journey home and the welcoming people received upon reaching their destination. Travel safe everyone!

As Yellowknifers slowly make their way back to their home Sept. 6, officials are asking people to not let their children play in the fire-ransacked woods.

Work on securing the Town of Hay River, K’átł’odeeche First Nation and the surrounding areas continues, with 30 kilometres of fire line in development.

Extreme drought conditions continue to prolong the Wood Buffalo Complex, even as milder weather gave wildfire fighters room to maneuver.

Power has been restored in Fort Providence and the gas pumps are ready to go at Big River Service Centre after a truck knocked out three power poles earlier in the day, knocking out power for much of the community.

People who aren’t in a hurry to return to Yellowknife or are being asked to stay away for health reasons currently have until Sept. 8 to enjoy free accommodations, assuming they can find them.

Cooler than seasonal temperatures and a change of wind have helped Yellowknife firefighters in their battle against the North Slave Complex wildfire.

Drought conditions worse than anything in living memory are making wildfire containment in the Wood Buffalo region more difficult.

Yellowknifers will be able to return home Sept. 6.