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

Yellowknife declares local state of emergency due to nearby wildfire

By News on the Net -- CTV News —— Bio and Archives 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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