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Federal funding will assist returning controlled fire to Kluane National Park as a way of restoring its forest ecosystems and animal habitat. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

$2.5M in federal funding budgeted for restorative fires in Kluane National Park

Project steered by First Nations and Parks Canada wants fire back in the park by 2025

 

The Rancheria Mountain fire seen on July 7. (Yukon Wildland Fire Management/Submitted)

Yukon’s $22-million wildfire budget may not cover ‘historic’ season

Data shows the territory has seen three-and-a-half times more fires than the 25-year average

 

Cap Mountain fire mop up seen on July 6. As of July 14, no new fires were reported across the territory. (Courtesy/Yukon Wildland Fire Management)

No new fires in last 24 hours in Yukon: Wildland Fire

Evacuation alert lifted for Stewart Crossing

 

A firefighter seen at work July 9 on the Crystal Creek fire that has been threatening North Klondike Highway travel and triggered an evacuation alert for the Silver Trail and surrounding areas, including Moose Creek Lodge, Mayo, Elsa, Keno and Victoria Gold Mine. (Courtesy/Yukon Wildland Fire Management)

UPDATED: Fire ban rescinded as rain cools wildfires

More than four times the amount of land has burned so far in 2022 compared to last year

A firefighter seen at work July 9 on the Crystal Creek fire that has been threatening North Klondike Highway travel and triggered an evacuation alert for the Silver Trail and surrounding areas, including Moose Creek Lodge, Mayo, Elsa, Keno and Victoria Gold Mine. (Courtesy/Yukon Wildland Fire Management)
The North Klondike Highway, seen here last week when fire was creeping towards the road, and the Robert Campbell Highway have each been reopened since being closed due to fires and accompanying smoke. (Courtesy/Wildland Fire)

North Klondike, Robert Campbell highways reopen

Yukon-wide travel advisory remains in effect

The North Klondike Highway, seen here last week when fire was creeping towards the road, and the Robert Campbell Highway have each been reopened since being closed due to fires and accompanying smoke. (Courtesy/Wildland Fire)
Fire crews exit a helicopter in the Yukon. (Courtesy/Wildland Fire)

UPDATED: Travel advisory adjusted to allow ‘leisure travel’

Stated purpose of July 8 travel advisory to ‘ensure responder and public safety’

Fire crews exit a helicopter in the Yukon. (Courtesy/Wildland Fire)
A lineup of cars is seen waiting for safe passage from Stewart Crossing on July 6. (Eva Gavaris/Submitted)

Klondike Highway closure delays travelers; affects Mayo business

Highway closures due to wildfires and accompanying smoke have introduced chaos into…

A lineup of cars is seen waiting for safe passage from Stewart Crossing on July 6. (Eva Gavaris/Submitted)
Flames from a forest fire can be seen in a photo shared on social media by Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn. (Richard Mostyn/Facebook)

B.C. firefighters squad up as wildfires ‘rage on’ across Yukon

Minister says crews from British Columbia arriving this week and weekend to fight fires

Flames from a forest fire can be seen in a photo shared on social media by Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn. (Richard Mostyn/Facebook)
Wildfire smoke has temporarily made the Klondike Highway impassable from Pelly Crossing to Stewart Crossing, as of July 4, 2022. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)

136 new fires mostly started by lightning last week: Yukon Wildland Fire

Intense smoke making Klondike Highway impassable from Pelly Crossing to Stewart Crossing

Wildfire smoke has temporarily made the Klondike Highway impassable from Pelly Crossing to Stewart Crossing, as of July 4, 2022. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)
Lightning seen in the Grey Mountain area during a storm on July 4 just hours after a wildfire was reported in the region. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

‘No risk’ at this time: Wildfire near Grey Mountain visible from Whitehorse

Relatively small fire doubled in size overnight since it was reported on July 4

Lightning seen in the Grey Mountain area during a storm on July 4 just hours after a wildfire was reported in the region. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Photo taken June 28 showing the Finlayson Fire (RR-001) crossing the Robert Campbell Highway. Wildland Fire is working with Highways and Public Works to make the highway accessible as soon as possible. (Wildland Fire Management/Submitted)

Yukon brings in burning ban following 12 new wildfires

No fires except in road accessible campsites

Photo taken June 28 showing the Finlayson Fire (RR-001) crossing the Robert Campbell Highway. Wildland Fire is working with Highways and Public Works to make the highway accessible as soon as possible. (Wildland Fire Management/Submitted)
Yukon Wildland Fire Management said it is working with the department of Highways and Public Works to make the Robert Campbell Highway, seen June 28, accessible as soon as possible. (Yukon Wildland Fire Management/Submitted)

Forest fire smoke shuts down Robert Campbell Highway

Highway 4 between Ross River and Watson Lake is being “smoked out” by fire

Yukon Wildland Fire Management said it is working with the department of Highways and Public Works to make the Robert Campbell Highway, seen June 28, accessible as soon as possible. (Yukon Wildland Fire Management/Submitted)
On June 22, Yukon Wildland Fire Management fire information officer Mike Fancie said crews are working to contain an out-of-control fire burning near Pelly Crossing. This photo was posted to social media on June 21. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)

‘Top-of-mind’ fire burning in Yukon’s Pelly area visible from highway, community

Fire information officer Mike Fancie says proximity to road and residents is concerning

On June 22, Yukon Wildland Fire Management fire information officer Mike Fancie said crews are working to contain an out-of-control fire burning near Pelly Crossing. This photo was posted to social media on June 21. (Yukon Protective Services/Facebook)
A fire at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs is seen on May 16. The spa was evacuated in the late afternoon. (Submitted)

Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs planning limited reopening after fire damage assessed

The spa evacuated after a fire on May 16

A fire at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs is seen on May 16. The spa was evacuated in the late afternoon. (Submitted)
Ember Fire Academy is a fire fighting training program for women and girls aged 16 and older. Photo taken July 2021 in Carcross Yukon. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Yukon government faces challenge of 104 recommendations for improvement

The loss of the Keno City hotel to fire in December 2020…

Ember Fire Academy is a fire fighting training program for women and girls aged 16 and older. Photo taken July 2021 in Carcross Yukon. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Residents of the Chilkoot Trail Inn had to leave the building as smoke could be seen billowing from a second-floor unit on Monday Oct. 18. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Fire at Chilkoot Trail Inn causes evacuation, closed road

Firefighters had to enter the burning unit using a ladder.

Residents of the Chilkoot Trail Inn had to leave the building as smoke could be seen billowing from a second-floor unit on Monday Oct. 18. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Fire chief Jason Everitt poses for a photo at the Public Service Building in Whitehorse on October 2, 2020. A fire service review is underway. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Fire service review underway

Residents asked to complete survey by April 5

Fire chief Jason Everitt poses for a photo at the Public Service Building in Whitehorse on October 2, 2020. A fire service review is underway. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Whitehorse firefighters battle a fire in a backyard shed in Copper Ridge in Whitehorse on March 17. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

One dead after fire in Copper Ridge

The RCMP, Coroner’s Service and Whitehorse Fire are currently investigating.

Whitehorse firefighters battle a fire in a backyard shed in Copper Ridge in Whitehorse on March 17. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Amber Smith/Submitted A home burns in Keno City on Feb. 10. This was the second building to be destroyed by fire in the community this winter. Following the two fires in Keno, the Yukon government has put out a request for proposals for a full review of rural fire service in the Yukon.

Yukon government plans to review rural fire services after Keno incidents

“We are hopeful that this independent review will lead to some real, tangible solutions”

Amber Smith/Submitted A home burns in Keno City on Feb. 10. This was the second building to be destroyed by fire in the community this winter. Following the two fires in Keno, the Yukon government has put out a request for proposals for a full review of rural fire service in the Yukon.
The Keno City Hotel is seen on fire Dec. 11 in Keno City. A group of Keno City residents in the 24-person community called for the independent public inquiry into the lack of fire protection in the community in a Dec. 14 letter following the fire that destroyed the hotel. (Kevin O’Hara/Facebook)

Keno residents call for public inquiry into fire protection

Minister states support for inquiry

The Keno City Hotel is seen on fire Dec. 11 in Keno City. A group of Keno City residents in the 24-person community called for the independent public inquiry into the lack of fire protection in the community in a Dec. 14 letter following the fire that destroyed the hotel. (Kevin O’Hara/Facebook)