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One home has been lost in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., as firefighters battle a wildfire that forced residents from their homes on June 28. …Fort Simpson Mayor Les Wright told CBC News on Monday afternoon that around 20 more people had left. The community of about 1,300 people was ordered to evacuate to Yellowknife, more than 600 kilometres away, over a week ago. …wildfire information officer Forrest Tower said the fire, which as of a Monday afternoon update was over 15,000 hectares in size, is expected to continue to grow this week, but that growth would be to the north — away from the community — and there is currently no threat to the village itself. Tower said winds are bringing smoke into town, making it challenging for crews to fly, but fire behaviour has diminished. Tower said another 25 firefighters are expected to arrive in Fort Simpson on Monday.