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2006 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #11 June 15, 2006 - 10:00 AM Lightning Ignites Four New Fires in Southeast Yukon There were over 140 lightning strikes yesterday, most of which touched down in southeast Yukon. A BC Birddog aircraft spotted 3 new lightning fires in Watson Lake’s wilderness zone. Watson Lake #1 is approximately 1060 hectares in size and is near Rock River; Watson Lake #2 is 1 hectare and is near Quartz Creek.; Watson Lake #3 is .25 hectares and is burning near the Coal River. There are no values at risk and Wildland Fire Management will continue to monitor the activity of these fires. Watson Lake’s fourth fire, also caused by lightning, was spotted by the Tom Creek tower yesterday afternoon, approximately 6 miles north of Watson Lake. Fire crews and a BC airtanker group were dispatched out of Watson Lake. The fire was caught at .2 hectares. The BC Forest Service has positioned two Convair 580 airtanker groups in Watson Lake as a result of increased fire hazard on northern BC. The forest service has agreed to make their aircraft available to Wildland Fire Management if the need arises, as happened yesterday. A helicopter reported more smoke 11 miles east of Watson Lake, and a fixed wing patrol spotted smoke 80 miles east of Mayo on the Stewart River. Wildland Fire Management will be assessing those fires today. The Modis Satellite Detection system also picked up a new fire north of Faro that will be confirmed today. While cooler temperatures are expected to lower the fire hazard in the next few days, Wildland Fire Management warns that the risk of wildfire still remains high as there is no major rainfall in the forecast. As well, Yukoners are advised that the suspension of burning permits will remain in effect until significant amounts of rainfall are received. There is more lightning in the forecast today. The current fire hazard is moderate to extreme across the territory. Wildland Fire Management thanks the public for their cooperation. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |