Massive Wildfires Force Evacuation of Entire Canadian Capital and Surrounding Towns

All 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, are being evacuated by car and plane as wildfires approach the city. The fire, located 16 km northeast of Yellowknife, could reach the outskirts by Saturday if there is no rain. This evacuation is part of Canada's worst-ever wildfire season, with over 1,000 active fires burning across the country. Climate change is believed to have exacerbated the wildfire problem. The Northwest Territories have limited infrastructure, with only one two-lane road leading out of Yellowknife. The deadline for residents to leave is noon local time on Friday.