WHITEHORSE — Yukon government officials are expecting a much more conventional wildfire season this year after dealing with hundreds of fires in 2023.

Yukon Wildland Fire Management’s chief meteorologist Michael Smith said that damp ground and a significant snowpack mean a return to a more “normal” season where the territory sees around 100 fires, burning mostly in remote wilderness.

WHITEHORSE — Yukon government officials are expecting a much more conventional wildfire season this year after dealing with hundreds of fires in 2023.{ai:summary}<p>Yukon government anticipating fewer wildfires this year due to wetter conditions. Chief meteorologist predicts around 100 fires, mostly in wilderness. #outdoors</p>

Yukon forecast shows return to 'normal' wildfire season after busy 2023: officials

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