Evolving Wildfire Conditions Challenging for Yukon Officials After Village Evacuation

Evolving Wildfire Conditions Challenging for Yukon Officials After Village Evacuation
The Yukon territorial flag flies in Ottawa on July 6, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Yukon fire officials voiced hope on Monday that a shift in weather conditions may benefit those battling a blaze that is inching towards the Village of Mayo and forced the evacuation of the community the day before.

Yukon fire information officer Haley Ritchie said the Talbot Creek wildfire is about four kilometres outside the small village and remains out of control, and aerial firefighting efforts are focused on managing the blaze and keeping it away from the town.