Fighting fire with fire: Prescribed burns planned around Yukon in coming weeks

Fighting fire with fire: Prescribed burns planned around Yukon in coming weeks

In the coming weeks, Yukon firefighters will be igniting blazes instead of dousing them, as prescribed burns are planned for communities. According to statements posted by Yukon Protective Services on Facebook, prescribed burns are planned for areas around Watson Lake, Haines Junction and Whitehorse. The prescribed burns will take place over the next several weeks, with the first operation planned to take place sometime on or before May 11. Burn…