Department of Community Services
2004 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #62 July 29, 2004 - 12:00 PM Four New Fires In The Watson Lake District There have been four fires in the Watson Lake district in the past 24 hours. Wildland Fire Management (WFM) actioned one of these fires with an initial attack crew. The human-caused fire was 0.01 hectares in WFM's full management zone by the Hyland River. The attack was successful and the fire should be declared out later today. The other fires are all in WFM's wilderness zone and will continue to be regularly monitored. There are no values at risk by these fires. In other news, rain fell on much of the Goldfields Complex Tuesday afternoon, forcing several crews to pull out of areas due to slippery road conditions. As much as 20 mm of rain was reported in some areas. A helicopter patrolled fires in the Dawson area and showed all fires to be quiet throughout. Fire Officials are conducting regular patrols around the territory day to investigate lightning strikes, calls from the public and to monitor fires.
Advisories Effective immediately, campfires for cooking and warming are permitted throughout Yukon. Permits are required for any other fires, such as for burning brush and debris. Permits will be issued only if conditions allow. For more information please contact Yukon Wildland Fire Management at 867-456-3845. Klondike fire information is now available at the Klondike Fire Zone at 867-993-5992, or by calling 867-456-3956, or toll free 1-800-826-4750. There have been 240 fires in the Yukon burning close to 1,400, 000 hectares of forest. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |