Wildfire Prevention
The Yukon has an average of 150 fires per year. Half are caused by people. Human-caused fires include abandoned campfires, smoking, industry, logging, brush burning, construction, recreationalists and arson. A large number of these human caused fires are a result of careless activity and can be prevented through awareness activities. Fire Management has introduced a comprehensive wildfire prevention program aimed at decreasing the number of human caused fires. The program targets communities, property owners, general public, forest industry and other stakeholders and includes:
For more information on fire prevention, contact your local Fire Management district office. To Report Wildfires Call: 1-888-798-FIRE (3473) |
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