More than four times the amount of land has burned so far in 2022 compared to last year
Yukon-wide travel advisory remains in effect
Stated purpose of July 8 travel advisory to ‘ensure responder and public safety’
Highway closures due to wildfires and accompanying smoke have introduced chaos into…
Minister says crews from British Columbia arriving this week and weekend to fight fires
Intense smoke making Klondike Highway impassable from Pelly Crossing to Stewart Crossing
Relatively small fire doubled in size overnight since it was reported on July 4
No fires except in road accessible campsites
Highway 4 between Ross River and Watson Lake is being “smoked out” by fire
Fire information officer Mike Fancie says proximity to road and residents is concerning
The spa evacuated after a fire on May 16
The loss of the Keno City hotel to fire in December 2020…
Firefighters had to enter the burning unit using a ladder.
Residents asked to complete survey by April 5
The RCMP, Coroner’s Service and Whitehorse Fire are currently investigating.
“We are hopeful that this independent review will lead to some real, tangible solutions”
Minister states support for inquiry