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2006 - Yukon Wildfire Bulletins
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Current Fire Danger Ratings Wildfire Bulletin #31 July 27, 2006 - 9:50 AM More Firefighters on the Way to Beaver Creek The State of Alaska is sending two 16 person unit crews to help out on the Beaver Creek fire. They are expected to arrive on Friday. With the Alaskans, the number of firefighters is now up to fifty-six. In addition, members of the Ibex Valley Volunteer Fire Department have joined Mt. Lorne and Whitehorse volunteer firefighters who are working on site protection in and around the community. Wildland Fire Management and VFD crews worked in the community yesterday, setting up sprinklers, putting in hoselines and reinforcing fire guards. Helicopters continued with bucketing on the fire, which exhibited low activity with the recent precipitation. While the fire threat to Beaver Creek is minimal right now, site protection steps are being taken as precautionary measures. Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler today, with some showers in the forecast. Fire crews will be working in the community again today, continuing to set up sprinkler systems and reinforcing fire guards. If the weather breaks, Fire Management officials plan to do an infrared scan of the southwest perimeter portion of the fire, which is the highest priority area. A community meeting was held last night and 22 people attended. Wildland Fire Management officials provided community members with updated information on fire activity and their operational plans for the fire for the next few days. The fire is now estimated at 8800 hectares. Travelers are asked to call the Yukon Road Report for updated highway information, at 1-877-456-7623. Elsewhere across the territory, Mayo and Ross River both reported new fires yesterday. The Mayo fire, burning near Ice Chest Mountain, is believed to be a holdover lightning fire in an old burn from 2002. It is one hectare and is being monitored. The Ross River fire was found in the community graveyard, near the dump. The 0.01 hectare fire is believed to be a holdover fire in an old brush pile. Fire crews are currently working on the fire. There have been 68 fires this year, burning a total of 100,320 hectares. The current fire danger rating is low across the territory, with the exception of Carmacks which is moderate. To report a wildfire, call 1-888-798-FIRE(3473). Wildland Fire Management thanks the public for their cooperation. -30- For Yukon Wildfire updates, call 1-800-826-4750 Current Fire Danger Ratings |