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Wildfire Bulletin #15

June 23, 2008 - 10:30

Small Fire Quickly Extinguished in Dawson

A small lightning caused fire was discovered in the Klondike fire district Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. by a Wildland Fire Management aircraft traveling to Mayo.

Located 55 kilometres southeast of Dawson near Bull Run Creek the 0.1 hectare fire was easily extinguished by a three-person crew by Saturday evening.

“We are in a cooler moister trend right now which should see the fire activity potential moderate in the central Yukon,” said Duty Officer Dave Milne. “The fire danger rating will most likely be low to moderate in most of the territory for the next few days but we still urge the public to be cautious when burning.”

With this latest wildfire there have now been 26 wildfires in the territory this season burning approximately 17 hectares.

The public is reminded that a burning permit is required to burn grass, brush or debris in the territory between April 1 and September 30. Permits will be suspended when the fire danger rating is moderate or higher. Wildland Fire Management would also like to thank the public for their continued cooperation in reporting wildfires. If you see a wildfire please call 1-888-798-FIRE (3473).

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