Race to evacuate northern city as wildfires rage across Canada

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The evacuation of the northern Canadian city of Yellowknife is continuing as wildfires bear down.

As of Thursday, the fire was 15km (9 miles) north-west of of the city, which is home to some 20,000 people.

Residents have been ordered to get out by noon on Friday - but the operation is not straightforward.

People have been waiting in queues for hours to board packed evacuation flights, with 22 planes scheduled for Friday.

The blaze is one of nearly 240 wildfires in the Northwest Territories as Canada contends with its worst fire season on record.