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Wildfire Bulletin #3

May 18, 2006 - 2:00 PM

Yukon Campgrounds Open for May Long Weekend

As Yukoners head out for the May long weekend, Wildland Fire Management has a few reminders to help protect homes and communities from preventable forest fires.

Campfire Safety Tips

choose your site carefully

prepare your campfire by removing all leaves, twigs and other flammable material from the area

use a designated fire pit or build a ring of rocks at least three metres from shrubs, structures and debris 

keep your fire under control and prevent it from sparking into surrounding bushes and trees

never leave your campfire unattended

When extinguishing your campfire:

pour water on the fire and douse the site thoroughly

stir the campfire until there are no embers and the ashes are cold to the touch 
 

Spring Cleanup

never burn under windy conditions or when conditions are hot and dry

stay with the fire until it is completely out

keep a hose and hand tools nearby to extinguish your fire

avoid burning near buildings, trees or grass

keep your fire at a controllable size

remember to obtain a burning permit before taking on any sort of burning

The best way to prevent wildfires is to keep fires from starting.

Please contact your local district for information on obtaining a burning permit. For general information call 867-456-3845.

Wildland Fire Management wishes to thank the public for their continued help in reporting wildfires.

Visit http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/pdf/Fire_Situation_Summary.pdf for the current fire situation report.

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Current Fire Danger Ratings
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2006 Bulletin Archive