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Wildfire Bulletin #7

May 28, 2007 - 10:10 AM

Crews Working on Mendenhall Landing Fire

Three new fires were reported over the weekend.

The public reported a fire near the Kusawa Lake Road on Sunday night. The fire was actioned by the Mendenhall Volunteer Fire Department and initial attack crews from Whitehorse and Haines Junction. An air tanker group worked to contain the fire late into the evening.

Due to the dry and windy conditions, the fire remained active late into the night. Eight firefighters and three water tenders remained on the fire overnight.

Today there is expected to be 23 firefighters working on the fire, along with a helicopter to provide bucket support. The air tankers are ready to supply additional support if required.

There is currently no immediate threat to structural values and the Kusawa Lake Road remains open. The fire is estimated at five hectares and the cause is currently under investigation.

There were two other fires reported over the weekend. A cabin owner on the Fish Lake Road reported two abandoned burn piles. Crews actioned and extinguished the debris piles, which were burning without a permit.

On Saturday morning a fire burning in the wilderness zone of the Ross River district was spotted on MODIS near the South MacMillan River. There are no values in the area and the fire, estimated at 25 hectares, is being monitored. The fire is believed to be human-caused.

The public is reminded to be cautious when having a campfire and to report any wildfires they may notice to 1-888-798-FIRE (3473)

So far this year there have been 10 fires in the territory all of which have been human-caused.

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