Faro community wildfire protection plan finalized

Faro’s community wildfire protection plan has been finalized through collaborative efforts between the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch and a community-level working group that includes the municipality.

Communities create their plans with support and technical input from Wildland Fire Management, balancing public safety needs with local priorities.

This initiative aligns with the broader objectives outlined in the Government of Yukon’s Our Clean Future strategy, which aims to finalize wildfire protection plans for all Yukon communities by 2026. Faro now joins Haines Junction and Teslin in having a completed plan.

The safety and wellbeing of Yukoners are top priorities of the Government of Yukon. As such, they are committed to working with local governments to mitigate the risk of wildfires around communities.

By proactively implementing wildfire hazard reduction measures with support from the Government of Yukon, communities can enhance their resiliency against the threat of wildfires, safeguarding both Yukoners and their property across the territory.