B.C. firefighters and support staff in Yukon to help battle wildfires
Firefighters and support staff from British Columbia have been deployed to Yukon to help battle two wildfires that are impacting travel on a major route.
The Yukon government says in a release that most of the 150 personnel will be focusing their efforts on suppressing the Crystal Creek and Upper Willow Creek fires affecting the North Klondike Highway. It says a fire camp with kitchen facilities, warehouses and management offices has been set up at Pelly Crossing, where a total of 165 people will be housed.Environment Canada has issued an air quality statement for five communities due to smoke from wildfires.The agency says smoke is reducing visibility and people may experience increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.
It also advises checking local weather forecasts and alerts so people know when to take extra care from wildfire smoke, which includes many potentially harmful chemicals.
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