The capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, is under threat as a wildfire burns less than 10 miles outside the city. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of over 20,000 people, including residents of nearby communities and First Nations communities. The fire, which is approximately 16 km northwest of Yellowknife, could reach the city's outskirts by the weekend if there is no rain. The region is already grappling with a record-breaking wildfire season, with over 1,000 active fires burning across the country, including 230 in the Northwest Territories.

Canadian fire crews are working tirelessly to prevent the fire from reaching Yellowknife, deploying water bombers and getting crews close to the blaze. The Canadian military has also been mobilized to assist with firefighting efforts and to airlift residents to safety. The situation is unprecedented for the Territories, with limited infrastructure and only one road out of Yellowknife to the province of Alberta. As residents flee their homes, images of bumper-to-bumper traffic and vehicles engulfed in smoke flood social media. Meanwhile, firefighting crews are battling other fires threatening towns and communities in the region, highlighting the widespread impact of the wildfires. As the situation unfolds, updates are being provided to support evacuees and coordinate relief efforts.