The Race to Save Yellowknife From Raging Wildfires
Some residents of Yellowknife are staying behind to fight back wildfires that could soon engulf the Canadian city. Others have shared harrowing stories as they race to escape the flames.
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Some residents of Yellowknife are staying behind to fight back wildfires that could soon engulf the Canadian city. Others have shared harrowing stories as they race to escape the flames.
Rogers, Bell and Telus are lending hands to those impacted by wildfires in B.C. and Northwest Territories.
Friendship centres “always seem to be one of those main points of contact, especially for our Indigenous communities that are going through these evacuations,” said Sheila Moerkoert of the Grande
Fire officials say they managed over the last day to slow the growth of a massive wildfire moving toward Yellowknife — but it may only be a bit of temporary relief. Meantime, an evacuation order is also now in place for Kakisa, N.W.T.
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.