Yukon Wildfire Map
Yukon's wildfire landscape is large, remote, and frequently affected by limited access and long distances. FireRadar combines official Yukon incident details with matched map placement only when the official fire identifier agrees.
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What FireRadar has observed in Yukon
These FireRadar archive statistics use only official Yukon incident observations. The coverage dates are shown because the archive is not a complete record of the 2026 wildfire season.
Some older records were imported when this history began. They are included in the total number of fires but are not presented as newly recorded by FireRadar. Size changes reflect values reported by the source; they do not represent cumulative area burned or a FireRadar estimate of growth.
Explore wildfire regions in Yukon
Use regional pages for a broader view of current wildfires, smoke and AQHI, with links to nearby community maps.
Data status
- Last updated
Update details
- FireRadar checked
- Page prepared
Source and FireRadar check times may differ.
View update history →Yukon source methodology
Official Yukon text records are the source of truth; geometry is used only when the official fire identifier matches.
Status terminology
FireRadar keeps the original meaning of the source and uses a standard display label only when a documented mapping exists.
Coverage limitations
Remote fires can be represented by reference points and public updates can be less frequent than urban users expect.
Largest or most recently updated fires in Yukon
Communities nearest to current official incidents
These are straight-line distances from each curated community centre to the nearest current official incident point. They are not evacuation or risk distances.
Related wildfire maps and guides
Browse Yukon wildfire history, smoke and air-quality maps, or open the FireRadar guide and data directories.
Yukon wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in Yukon?
FireRadar currently lists 3 active official wildfire records for Yukon. The number can differ from other maps because datasets use different update times and inclusion rules.
Why can FireRadar and the official Yukon map show different totals?
Source publication times, status terms, duplicate handling, recent-out windows and the use of CWFIS national records can differ. FireRadar links to the responsible authority so users can verify the current official record.
Does a FireRadar marker show the exact edge of a Yukon wildfire?
Not necessarily. A marker may be a source-provided incident point or a matched reference location. Use an official perimeter when one is available and follow emergency authorities for decisions.
What this map shows
- Active official fires: latest available records from Yukon Wildland Fire Management.
- Recent out or extinguished fires: official records updated within the past 48 hours.
- Reported hectares: summed only for active official records that contain a usable fire size.
- Satellite hotspots: optional NASA FIRMS thermal detections, kept separate from official incidents.
Official source coverage
The summary above shows whether updates from this source are current, delayed or unavailable.
Official Yukon text records are the source of truth. Geometry is used as placement context only when FireRadar can match the official fire ID.
Visit Yukon Wildland Fire Management →Important safety note
Official evacuation notices and coverage limits →FireRadar is an informational map, not an emergency notification or evacuation service. Data can be delayed, incomplete, or revised by the source. Follow Yukon Wildland Fire Management, local emergency services, and official evacuation instructions for decisions affecting life or property.
Selected community wildfire maps in Yukon
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