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2004 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #46 July 14, 2004 - 10:00 AM Smoke Moderates Fire Activity In Goldfields The smoke in many areas of the Yukon Territory is affecting the activity of the Dawson Goldfield fires. Yesterday, the heavy smoke in the Dawson district moderated the fire activity. Most fires were found to be smouldering, and as a result creating even more heavy smoke. Helicopters flights were limited due to the smoke, and fixed-wing aircraft were completely grounded. The smoke is expected to persist for at least one more day, continuing to keep fire activity to moderate levels.
Advisories Travelers are advised to drive along the Klondike Highway between 4 a.m. and noon, as those are slow burning periods. There have not been any significant delays over the past few days. Pilot cars are in place, if required. Travelers are urged to phone the Yukon Road Report for current updates at 867-667-3710 or 1-877-456-7623 before traveling. Any residents in the Yukon concerned about smoke are encouraged to call their local nursing station or hospital. Although the current fire ban has been modified for southern Yukon and the far north, Wildland Fire Management would like to remind people that burning fires only applies in commercial and government campgrounds. The forest floor is drier than it appears. Also, smoke from fires out of commercial and government campgrounds is often reported, and consequently fire crews must go out and investigate. There have been 191 fires in the Yukon burning over 1,120, 000 hectares of forest. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |