Yukon Wildland Fire
Activity Report 2017
Current as of July 28 @10:30hrs
YUKON
FIRE
REGIONS
Community
Forecast Fire
Danger Rating
Haines Junction
Beaver Creek
Burwash
Dawson
Old Crow
Mayo
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
New Fires
(24 hrs)
Lightning
Kluane
Klondike
Northern
Tutchone
Southern
Lakes
Tatchun
Tintina
Stewart Crossing
Whitehorse
Teslin
Carcross
Braeburn
Carmacks
Faro
Ross River
Watson Lake
YUKON TOTALS:
Human
Total # of Fires
by region
Lightning
Area Burned
(hectares)
Human
3
1
22
29
17
1
13.41
3.50
1
98,554
146,235
68,320
10
1
3.85
4.1
1
0.01
2871
316,005
1
87
*approx.
*please note the fire danger rating may change throughout the day. Prior to burning find out the danger rating in your area.
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
EXTREME
…Fires do not readily start and those that do start spread slowly and are easier to control.
…Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution.
…Forest fuels are very dry and fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire
suppression efforts. Caution must be used in any forest activities.
…Forest fuels are extremely dry and fire risk is very serious. Fires may start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire
suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities.
NEW FIRE ACTIVITY: No new fires reported Thursday as cooler temperatures and increased precipitation have
lowered the fire danger rating throughout the territory. Today, an additional 16 firefighters will be departing for B.C.
to provide assistance with the province’s fire situation.
CAMPFIRE AND BURNING RESTRICTIONS: Campfires permitted outside of Whitehorse city limits. Public is
reminded that burning permits are mandatory for any burning of brush, grass or debris. This also applies to
burning with a burn barrel or lighting an open fire for any other purpose than a campfire. Permits are free and
available at your local fire district or Energy Mines and Resources office depending on your region. *burning
permits are suspended or no longer issued when danger rating is moderate, high or extreme
WEATHER FORECAST: Today’s forecast is not available.
George Maratos
Fire Information Officer
Phone: (867) 393-7415 or (867) 456-3881
Cell: (867) 332-1928
[email protected]
REPORT WILDFIRES 1-888-798-FIRE (3473)