Thousands of residents from the Northwest Territories have been displaced from their homes after evacuation orders were issued this week in several communities, including Yellowknife, due to ongoing wildfires.
There were 236 active fires in the territory as of Friday afternoon, with flames about 15 kilometres away from the capital city of Yellowknife.
On Friday, the Canadian military said remaining residents in Yellowknife were being evacuated as winds were expected to shift eastward and direct a forest fire west of the city toward the territorial capital.
Here’s how Canadians can support impacted communities.
UNITED WAY NORTH WEST TERRITORIES
The United N.W.T has set up an emergency campaign in response to the ongoing wildfires to support CRA certified organizations in the Northwest Territories with their immediate needs like food, fuel and other expenses.
CANADIAN RED CROSS
The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to helpthose affected by the wildfires with recovery and relief efforts, as well as supporting communities who are assisting those …