The Northwest Territories in Canada are currently experiencing hundreds of wildfires, leading to the evacuation of the capital city of Yellowknife by road and air. Minister Shane Thompson declared an emergency for the entire territory on Tuesday and the mayor of Yellowknife also issued a local state of emergency. As the fires approached, the new evacuation orders come as much of the South Slave region, including the town of Hay River, was placed under an evacuation order over the weekend. The community of N’dilo is also under an evacuation order, and those driving out of the Yellowknife area face a potentially perilous journey through heavy smoke and fire.
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