Canada Wildfires 2024

Global race for firefighting resources challenges Yukon, director says

Directors of wildland fire and emergency measures joined minister for fire briefing

Oct 23, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks Canada says

The fire’s status was last changed on Aug. 17 when it moved from being out-of-control

Sep 7, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

Parks Canada plans for prescribed burn in Kluane National Park

The burn is scheduled to happen no later than Sept. 19, according to Parks Canada Facebook

Sep 6, 2024 11:46 AM Read more >

Yukon firefighters secure $21M for better wildfire preparedness

Yukon Wildland Fire Management is getting funds to stock up on gear and train and hire personnel

Aug 23, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Jasper’s burnt landscape could take a century-plus to recover: wildfire expert

On July 22, wildfires cut road access through the park and forced the Jasper residents, tourists to flee

Aug 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Fire restrictions dropped across Yukon

Prescribed burn planned near Whitehorse for Aug. 12

Aug 12, 2024 3:47 PM Read more >

Some Whitehorse homeowners smartening up to wildfire risk at home

Resident says getting a FireSmart home assessment is easy and reassuring

Aug 7, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Jasper bus tour registration open, limited to evacuees with damaged homes

Those on the bus won’t be able to get off in the town, as there is still debris

Aug 3, 2024 9:25 AM Read more >

Alberta calls on Yukon First Nations Wildfire fighters

Crew making way to Northern Alberta today. Other Yukon personnel already deployed to B.C.

Jul 30, 2024 2:26 PM Read more >

Canada’s wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into summer peak

Overall, this wildfire season is far less severe than the record-setting year in 2023

Jul 13, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >