Yellowknife declares local state of emergency due to nearby wildfire

Residents received a notice on Monday and were told to head to their local airport immediately as highways were deemed unsafe

-- CTV News, --August 15, 2023

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The City of Yellowknife has declared a local state of emergency on Monday due to the "imminent threat" of wildfires.

A state of emergency allows the city to mobilize resources to address the fire risks. The declaration happened during a special council meeting convened Monday evening. ---More...

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