Yukon, North of Ordinary

Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire*

June 19, 2024 Jennifer Sharp and Carl Cibart Season 9 Episode 4
Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire*
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Yukon, North of Ordinary
Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire*
Jun 19, 2024 Season 9 Episode 4
Jennifer Sharp and Carl Cibart

Recent years have seen devastating fires in Albert and B.C. The Whitehorse South Fuel Break is part of a plan to prevent a similar disaster in Whitehorse. It won't stop a fire in its tracks but it will help firefighters respond. Jennifer Sharp and Carl Cibart of Yukon Wildland Fire Management tell us how it works. 

*This episode first aired in May 2023. Some information may not be up to date.  

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Recent years have seen devastating fires in Albert and B.C. The Whitehorse South Fuel Break is part of a plan to prevent a similar disaster in Whitehorse. It won't stop a fire in its tracks but it will help firefighters respond. Jennifer Sharp and Carl Cibart of Yukon Wildland Fire Management tell us how it works. 

*This episode first aired in May 2023. Some information may not be up to date.  

Got something to say? Send us a text message! (US area code)

This podcast is supported in part by Yukon Government, Department of Tourism and Culture.
They’ll show you the Yukon of your dreams. travelyukon.com/better-day 

Yukon, North of Ordinary is a nominee in the Women in Podcasting Awards! Please vote for us in the Regional category. Go here to vote between August 1st to October 1st.

Contact us

You can also read/subscribe to Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine.