Changing winds likely to push fire to Yellowknife, N.W.T. officials warn

Despite fires being static for the last few days, officials in the Northwest Territories are remaining cautious and warning that changing winds are likely to push the fire toward Yellowknife.

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[darrenkeenan]

Everyone please be safe! Ontario is thinking of you and hoping for the best. We want all of you to be safe. Canada will come together to help you!

[stickynorth]

As someone who was also forced from their home due to wildfires this year, I can relate and sympathize. Yellowknife is a great community and I hope everyone stays safe as they make their way here to Alberta... Welcome!

[Lucysmom]

Always impressed by Sarah Leavitt, she's a good reporter. Well done to the mayor of Yellowknife for driving around looking for unhoused people to help, as well.

[forlostsouls]

When I was younger, the house I was living in caught fire. I stood across the street watching everything I own going up in flames. Just my girlfriend, my dog and the clothes on our backs. We were both in school, so didn't have any money saved up for rainy days. The only thing government aid did for us was put us in a cheap hotel room for a week with meals. After that we had no where to go. An instructor at the school and her husband invited us to stay at their home and rounded up some extra clothing for us. We were ever so grateful for their kindness. It took a long time to get back on our feet, but we got through it. I thank God for the goodness we find on this planet.

[lostmoose]

Does anybody from Yellowknife know how far it is by road to the next town?

Europeans dont believe me, they think its just few km "with fruitstands and cold beverages along the road"

[lepout]

This isn't the first time Yellowknif has encountered this kind of fire.

[WilliamSchober-lg]

I don’t think anyone was really expecting this.?
Have to stay strong even when others are still struggling with this ordeal.😮

[liamp.]

Too many wilde fires happening this summer. It's almost like... It's almost like... Think, people. Just think! This is not natural....

[johninman]

God bless the compassionate governor /premier.

[Highlander-sp]

are these people living out of their cars now ? where the hotel and motel rooms for them that should be provided by our overtaxed government ?

[PaurRoo]

Of course there going to be a "somebody died but we regret to informnyou that we cant disclose who" could be a total lie.

[marjoriecoey]

Hope rain comes. Fall is not far away and then winter.
What a mess for these evacuees to contend with.❤

[standingbear]

they are determined to burn that town also. just watch. setting up the story now.

[thomasrichard]

Build back better!~ You will own nothing and be happy! :)

[alaska]

Think about driving EVs in this mess having dead batteries or exploding batteries

[SKSkronos]

Premier was more concerned about the drugged up homeless, because the ones that are actually trying to get their life together were leaving by plane. While consequently forgetting about the 20'000 tax payers that were panicking because no one had info on the evacuation. They kept it all secret until the last moment. She is disconnected from reality. Her action caused uncertainty and panick, she should be ashamed of her incompetence.

Homeless even had alcohol service from yellowknife, on the plane, to edmonton or calgary. If they would of advertised free booze, she wouldn't of had to drive around to find them they would of showed up for the booze.

[brucemitchell]

Mr Dressup says keep the climate change fear train rolling or no more checks for you CBC! LOL! 😂