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2004 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #68 August 11, 2004 - 10:00 AM Four Fires In The Carmacks District There were four fires reported in the Carmacks district yesterday. The first to be reported, Carmacks #29, is in the area of Clair Lake at five hectares and was caused by lightning. It is 0.5 kilometres from the Yukon River. This fire was first actioned by airtankers and followed up by ground crews and a helicopter. It will continue to be worked on today. Carmacks #30 is a lightning-caused fire 15 kilometres north of Earl Lake in Wildland Fire Management's (WFM's) wilderness zone. After being picked up by MODIS, an active fire mapping program, the fire was found to be seven hectares in size. There are no values at risk, and the fire will continue to be monitored. A lightning-caused fire by Frenchman Lake, Carmacks #31, was discovered at 0.01 hectares. In a strategic zone, the fire is in the vicinity of a campground and cabins. The fire was actioned by a Whitehorse four-person crew and will be followed up today. Carmacks fire #32, 0.1 hectares by Tatchun Lake and in the area of a campground and cabins, is being actioned by a Whitehorse four-person crew and a helicopter. This fire will continue to be worked on until fully extinguished. Meanwhile, in Alaska, wildfires have prompted fire officials to urge residents north of Central, Alaska to leave their homes. Central is surrounded by the Bolgen Creek fire and the Crazy fire to the northeast. The Wolf Creek fire is also burning within six miles of Central. Fires have forced the closure of the Steese Highway. There is also a large fire burning near Tok, Alaska that is causing smoky conditions on the Taylor Highway. People traveling into Alaska should call the Alaska Highways number at 5-1-1 within Alaska, and toll free at 1-866-282-7577 outside of Alaska. Advisories Wildland Fire Management is advising Yukoners and travelers that they may see smoke from increased fire activity throughout the territory. WFM reminds Yukoners and visitors that extreme caution should be used while camping with fires. Campfires must never be left unattended. Yukoners are also reminded that burning permits are required for the burning of brush and debris and will only be issued if conditions allow. Please contact your local district office for burning restrictions. There have been 254 fires in the Yukon burning approximately 1,700, 000 hectares of forest. 198 of these fires are active. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |