Current wildfire conditions
Our interactive fire map contains the most up-to-date information about wildfires and fire danger ratings.
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Notable wildfire activity
Wildfire activity is affecting multiple Yukon communities. Learn about active evacuation notices and check 511Yukon.ca before you travel for the latest highway closure information.
Mayo
Crystal Lake fire (MA-021, 2,500 ha, out of control, full response zone; updated 5 July at 1 pm): the North Klondike Highway is closed between Stewart Crossing and Pelly Crossing, but pilot cars are trying to ferry vehicles between 6 am and 10 pm under specialist supervision and when life safety is ensured. Stewart Crossing is under an evacuation alert. The fire is 15 kilometres from Stewart Crossing. 12 firefighters are installing structure protection in Stewart Crossing today.
Whitehorse
Cap Mountain fire (XY-018, 3 ha, out of control, full response zone; updated 5 July at 1 pm): the fire was boxed in by fire retardant on 4 July and resources returned to the fire today. It will continue to be visible while further suppression takes place.
Beaver Creek
Snag Creek (BC-003, 900 ha, out of control, transitional response zone; updated 5 July at 1 pm): located 10 km northeast of Beaver Creek. 4 firefighters, 2 pieces of heavy equipment, 1 helicopter and 1 officer are assigned to this fire. Structure protection is being installed at sites near the fire.
Ross River
Finlayson Lake fire (RR-001, 1,000 ha, out of control, strategic response zone; updated July 4 at 1:50 pm): the Robert Campbell Highway is closed between Ross River and Watson Lake. Structure protection is in place at values in the area.
Watson Lake
Frances Lake fire (WL-008, 1,500 ha, out of control, strategic response zone; updated 4 July at 1:40 pm): burning along the Robert Campbell Highway between kilometres 162 and 170. The Frances Lake campground is closed. The Robert Campbell Highway is closed between Watson Lake and Ross River. 6 firefighters are assigned to this fire.
Rancheria Mountain fire (WL-011, 196 ha, out of control, strategic response zone; updated 4 July at 1:50 pm): located about 3 kilometres from kilometre 1072 of the Alaska Highway. Smoke may be visible from the highway.
Wildfire activity report
The wildfire activity report tells you about new fire activity and the current season's fire data. It is updated on Wednesday mornings by 11:30 am Yukon time. More frequent updates take place during periods of high wildfire activity.
Read the wildfire activity report
Burning restrictions
Yukon has general burning conditions that everyone must follow between April 1 and September 30. There are also 3 levels of special fire restrictions that are put in place during periods of high fire danger.
Learn more about fire restrictions.
Your municipality, as well as national parks, may have their own rules for burning. Know the rules for where you plan to burn before you start a fire.
Special fire restrictions
There is a level 2 fire ban in place for all Yukon fire management districts:
- Cooking and warming fires are only allowed in the provided fire pits and stoves at road-accessible territorial and commercial campgrounds.
- All other fire use is suspended.
Be careful when using fire; a wildfire can still catch and spread quickly. Do not build campfires larger than needed, and ensure all fires are completely out before leaving them.
Get in touch with us
Your reports help us detect wildfires quickly. Call the Fire Line at 1-888-798-3473 (FIRE) as soon as you spot one.
For non-emergency wildfire questions, email YukonFireInfo@yukon.ca or call 867-393-7415.