Whitehorse Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Whitehorse in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across Yukon, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Whitehorse is surrounded by boreal forest that burns through the long daylight of the northern summer, with lightning a frequent ignition source.
Wildfire risk around Whitehorse
Whitehorse is surrounded by boreal forest that burns through the long daylight of the northern summer, with lightning a frequent ignition source.
Whitehorse sits within Yukon, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Whitehorse to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Whitehorse fire data sources
Everything we show near Whitehorse traces back to the agencies that publish it for Yukon:
- Yukon Wildland Fire Management
- Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (NRCan)
- NASA FIRMS
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://wildfires.service.yukon.ca/.
Whitehorse wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Whitehorse right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Whitehorse and across Yukon in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Whitehorse to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Whitehorse?
Wildfire smoke can reach Whitehorse from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Whitehorse. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Whitehorse?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the Yukon area around Whitehorse. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Whitehorse fire data come from?
Everything we show near Whitehorse traces back to official agencies for Yukon, including Yukon Wildland Fire Management. Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.