US EditionYukon crews keeping wildfires near Dawson at bay as close to 200 homes stay on alert
- On June 23, 2025, wildfires near Dawson, Yukon rapidly expanded, with the Quebec Creek fire growing from 15 to 34 square kilometres.
- The fires intensified due to an early season heat event with temperatures reaching the high 20s and over 40 lightning-triggered blazes since June 16.
- Authorities closed two main roads, deployed structure protection crews at Mount Leotta and Quebec Creek fires, and mobilized eight initial-attack crews plus a large airtanker from BC.
- Spokesperson Paul Robitaille indicated that ongoing updates will be available through municipal channels and the Yukon government's websites, while advising residents to refrain from lighting fires during windy weather and to have water accessible to fully extinguish any flames.
- The Yukon government imposed level-three fire restrictions across most of the territory, while the situation remains volatile with firefighting resources mobilized and smoky conditions continuing.
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Yukon crews keeping wildfires near Dawson at bay as close to 200 homes stay on alert
Crews battling wildfires burning near Dawson, Yukon, say there’s been minimal growth of the wildfire close to homes in the area, although almost 200 properties remain on alert for possible evacuation. The territory’s latest wildfire update says the Quebec Creek fire is now about 32 square kilometres in size and has had minimal growth toward […]
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Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as close to 200 homes remain on alert
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