Massive Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Canada's Northwest Territories

Thousands of residents have evacuated the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as a large wildfire burns just outside the city, while firefighters battle a growing fire that has set homes ablaze in a city in British Columbia. The fire near Yellowknife, caused by lightning over a month ago, is still 9 miles away from the city, but the forecasted gusty winds and lack of rain pose a threat. Meanwhile, in West Kelowna, British Columbia, a wildfire has grown exponentially worse than expected, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency declaration. Canada has experienced a record number of wildfires this year, with over 5,700 fires burning across the country.