October 5, 2026
September 30 marks the legal end to fire season each year. Between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027, you do not need Yukon government permission to burn forest materials like piled brush.
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June 23, 2026
This past long weekend 21 new wildfires – almost all lightning caused – were detected across the Yukon, including 15 in the Dawson area. Strong detection efforts combined with aggressive initial attack have led to good success.
May 26, 2026
Update: the Chadburn Lake Road prescribed burn has been postponed until the week of June 1.
May 6, 2026
Wildland Fire Management crews will conduct prescribed burns in the Whitehorse area over the next two weeks.
May 4, 2026
May 7 update: Watson Lake burning has been delayed due to windy weather. Crews will try to complete Watson Lake burning between May 19 and June 19.
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April 30, 2026
Wildland Fire Management reminds all residents that you need permission to burn organic debris outside of municipal boundaries between April 1 and September 30.