Find current fire danger ratings
Visit our wildfire updates page to see a list of Yukon's current fire danger ratings.
What the fire danger ratings mean
We rate the fire danger rating to show how dangerous a fire would be if it started. A higher fire danger rating means more dangerous conditions.
Know the danger ratings in your area. Do not start fires in dangerous conditions.
Low
- Fire can still ignite but is not expected to spread to deeper vegetation layers or larger fuels, such as trees.
- You can get permission to burn from your local Wildland Fire Management office.
Moderate
- Creeping or gentle surface fire is likely.
High
- Forest fuels are dry and fire risk is serious.
- Moderate to vigorous surface fire is expected, which may spread to treetops.
- Conditions may be challenging for fire suppression efforts.
Very high
- High-intensity fire is expected and likely to spread to treetops.
- Fire is expected to start easily and to challenge suppression efforts.
Extreme
- Forest fuels are extremely dry and pose a very serious fire risk.
- Fast-spreading, high-intensity fires are likely, which are very difficult to control.
Fire restrictions
The Government of Yukon and Yukon municipalities can restrict the use of open fire.
During wildfire season, we might have to limit public fire use because of extreme wildfire danger or several major wildfire operations happening at once. The system’s 3 levels of temporary reduced fire use support normal fire-season burning rules.
This system balances community safety with responsible fire privileges so we can enjoy fire safely while reducing the number of preventable human-caused wildfires.
Fire restriction levels
There are 3 different levels of fire restrictions:
- Level 1: All fire use is suspended.
- Level 2: 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, including fireworks, binary explosive targets for firearms practice, and burn barrels.
- Level 3: Cooking and warming fires are only allowed in fire pits or other purpose-made containers.
View current fire restrictions
We post fire restriction notices online.
How fire restrictions are implemented
The Yukon forest supervisor restricts fire use under the Forest Protection Act. Yukon is a large place, and conditions can be different in different regions. For that reason, we put fire restrictions in place by region instead of the whole territory.
How you can help
Fire restrictions are only a part of wildfire prevention. You should always be aware of risky hot, dry or windy conditions.