August 18, 2023 12:14 PM

Canada wildfire: 20,000 people, residents of Yellowknife evacuating

In Canada, the northern city of Yellowknife is witnessing a mass evacuation by road and air, ahead of an approaching wildfire. This comes after an evacuation order was issued by the authorities on Wednesday night. Yellowknife is the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories with a populataion of around 20,000 people. All the residents of Yellowknife have been urged  to leave the city by Friday noon, as the fire was just 15 kilometers north-west of Yellowknife yesterday. It is expected ...