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Wildfire Bulletin #25

July 01, 2005 - 10:00 AM

Multiple Lightning Fires Reported in Central Yukon Friday

There were eleven new fires reported in the past 24 hours, all caused by lightning.

New Fires-Past 24 Hours

60 Mile R. at 10 mi. Creek
DA#15
Wilderness Zone
  50 hectares  Thought to be a holdover fire from 2004 (DA#26)There is a mining camp four kms. from the fire; crews assessed the fire and deployed site protection. Camp is not being threatened at this time.
 Lucky Joe Creek
DA#16
Wilderness Zone
  1 hectare  Fire is surrounded by an old burn and the Yukon River. WFM will continue to monitor this fire.
 Three Mile Rapids
MA#04
Strategic Zone
  4.5 hectares  South of Ethel Lake, WFM responded to fire with initial attack crews, helicopter and airtanker support. There are several trappers cabins in the area.
 Vancouver Creek
MA#05
Transitional Zone
  150 hectares  WFM is assessing the fire today for values at risk.
 Willow HIlls
MA#06
Wilderness Zone
  0.5 hectares  WFM responded to fire with initial attack crews and airtankers. Initial attack was successful and crews have pulled off the fire. The fire will be patrolled today.
 Yukon Crossing
CA#09
Full Management Zone
  Spot  WFM responded with initial attack crews who extinguished the fire.
 20 km. N. of Barney Lake
WL#05
Strategic Zone
  .1 hectare  Initial attack crews responded to the fire with helicopter support. Crews are patrolling the fire today.
 Liard R. near Tom Creek
WL#06
Full Management Zone
  0.01 hectares  Initial attack crews responded to the fire late last night with helicopter support, and will be patrolling the fire again today.
 Sestak Creek
DA#17
Wilderness Zone
  100 hectares  Fire is being monitored.
 25 Mi. NW of Clear Cr. Rd.
MA#07
  200 hectares  Fire is being monitored. Fire is 25 mi. away from Barlow microwave tower. A structure protection plan will be put in place if necessary. 
 Jackfish Lake
RR#01
Full Management Zone
  2.0 hectares  Initial attack crews and airtankers responded to the fire on June 30. The fire received some precipitation overnight and crews are working on the fire again today with helicopter support. The fire is currently being held and is not threatening any values.

Other Yukon Fires

 Dalglish Creek
DA#07
Wilderness Zone
  47,000hectares  Was monitored by a patrol plane yesterday afternoon.  Fire has burnt over the Dempster Highway, 30 km. south of Eagle Plains Lodge. Travelers advised of possible delays due to smoke from fire activity between the Ogilvie River and Eagle Plains. The fire is being assessed by a fixed wing patrol today.
 Shanghai Fire
MA#01
Transitional Zone
  5800 hectares  Fire crews continuing working on northwest portion of the fire which has shown minimal growth. The fire remains contained within the perimeter.  No immediate threat to any values. 
 Moose Creek
DA#13
Strategic Zone
  300 hectares  Fire was assessed yesterday and is burning to the northwest. Site protection has been deployed to two mining camps in the area of the fire. There is no immediate threat to the Little Gold Customs Station or the Top of the World Highway.
 French Gulch
DA#14
Full Management Zone
  4.1 hectares  The fire was scanned this morning and crews will continue to work on the fire today. There is no threat to any values in the area.

For updated highways information call the Highways and Public Works update line at 1-877-456-7623.

There have been 58 fires this season burning approximately 90,000 hectares.

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