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
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...