Canadian officials begin mass evacuation as wildfires engulf northwest region

Canadian officials have begun the evacuation of 20,000 people in the country’s northwest as wildfires rapidly engulf the region. Evacuations have been ordered for Yellowknife and the surrounding communities of Dettah, as well as residents along the Ingraham Trail. The country’s military has been called in to assist with helicopters and planes being brought in to evacuate civilians. Buses are also being made available for those who need assistance to leave. This is the latest emergency situation to evolve out of what is Canada’s worst fire season on record.