Residents in Yellowknife, Canada, are being forced to evacuate their homes and businesses as a wildfire approaches the city. The Behchoko/Yellowknife wildfire, which is currently less than 10 miles away, has led to the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people in Yellowknife and the surrounding areas. The order to evacuate was issued on Wednesday by the minister of municipal and community affairs, with residents having until Friday at noon to leave. More than 230 active fires are threatening other cities and towns in the region. Efforts to combat the blaze include aerial missions by airtankers and the protection of structures along Highway 3, the main road out of Yellowknife. Images on social media show residents stuck in traffic as they try to flee, with smoke and smoldering trees lining the roads. Evacuation flights are available for those unable to leave by car, while officials are discouraging boat evacuations due to declining air quality. The government has declared a state of emergency and is using all available resources to fight the fires. Yellowknife is the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories and is known for its mining industry and the Northern Lights.
Wildfires force 20,000 residents to evacuate from Yellowknife, Canada : NPR
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