A massive wildfire in northern Canada is inching closer to the capital city of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, raising concerns about its potential impact. The wildfire, which has already devastated the hamlet of Enterprise near the Alberta border, is currently 17 kilometers away from Yellowknife and could reach the outskirts of the city by the weekend if rain does not come. The state of emergency has been declared in the Northwest Territories, and thousands of residents have already been forced to evacuate. Highways in the area have been closed due to the fire risk, and some areas along Highway 3, the only highway connecting Yellowknife to the rest of Canada, have been ordered to evacuate. The Canadian military has been mobilized to help tackle the blazes and airlift some residents to safety. Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane reassured residents to remain calm but be prepared to evacuate if necessary. The situation is further exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave in Western Canada, which is fueling hundreds of out-of-control wildfires. As the wildfire threat looms over Yellowknife, residents hope for rain to help suppress the blaze and protect their community.