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2004 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #47 July 14, 2004 - 2:45 PM Yukon Experiencing Above Normal Temperatures The Yukon is experiencing higher than average temperatures for this time of the year. Whitehorse temperatures are usually 20C for a high and 8C for a low, and Dawson usually experiences 23C for their high. Currently Whitehorse temperatures are in the mid 20's and Dawson is experiencing mid to high 20's. The upper ridge over top of the Yukon that is bringing in the hot weather is expected to last until next week. However, the heavy smoke over many parts of the Yukon is keeping temperatures lower and keeping fire activity more moderate. Smoke is also limiting the ability of aircraft to fly. In some parts of the Yukon visibility is down to 0.5 kilometres. When the smoke does lift, fire activity is expected to increase as temperatures rise and humidity drops. Because of the continuing warm dry weather Wildland Fire Management would like to remind the public that no open fires are allowed in the territory. Although the current fire ban has been modified for southern Yukon and the far north, burning fires only applies in commercial and government campgrounds. For more information on the current fire ban please call 867-456-3845.
Advisories Travelers are advised to drive along the Klondike Highway between 4 a.m. and noon, as those are slow burning periods. 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. There are currently 161 active fires. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |