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Added on the 07/05/2016 12:44:59 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Images show Yellowknife evacuees arriving in the Calgary Airport, Alberta, after fleeing their city of 20,000 people that is now surrounded by flames. Evacuees are registered as soon as they land in Calgary's domestic flight terminal, some arriving with their pets. The fire is about 15 kilometers from Yellowknife and could reach the city over the weekend, authorities warned, especially as weather conditions hampered the work of firefighters. IMAGES
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