Department of Community Services
2008 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #19 June 30, 2008 - 11:30 AM 18 new fires over the weekend bring total hectares burned to near 12 000 It was a busy weekend in the northern part of the territory with 18 new fires discovered since Friday. The majority of these fires are in the Old Crow and Mayo districts, 12 of them discovered along the Peel River and Snake River. No values are currently thought to be at risk, and Wildland Fire Management along with the Northwest Territories continue to monitor the area. One fire was actioned in the Old Crow district over the weekend. Located about 12 miles east of Old Crow, the two hectare fire was extinguished by a local fire crew on Sunday June 29. A new fire was also discovered in the Klondike district on June 27. It is located in a wilderness zone near Hart and are currently being monitored by Wildland Fire Management with some structural protection in place. A fire was actioned in the Ross River district, south of McMillan River. This fire, currently 8.5 hectares in size and crews will continue with mop-up today. All of the fires over the weekend were lightning caused. Meanwhile the Ogilvie River fire first discovered Monday evening in the Klondike Zone is now 600 hectares in size. The fire is located approximately 10 kilometers from the Dempster highway and 8 kilometers from the Ogilvie River highway maintenance camp. Currently it is burning away from the camp which has been set up with a structural protection plan. Wildland Fire Management is continuing to monitor this fire and advises travelers in the area that they may encounter smoke from Kilometer 160 to Kilometer 260. “This has been the busiest weekend of the season in terms of fire activity,” said Duty Officer Mike Sparks. “We are expecting a warm ridge in the next couple of days and with that the Fire Danger Rating is expected to increase in the Southern Yukon.” These recent incidents bring the wildfire total to 50 burning approximately 12 000 hectares of forest. 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). -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |