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This fall, the City of Whitehorse is launching a series of FireSmart initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires in residential neighbourhoods.
Beginning mid-September, the City will be taking steps to mitigate the risk of wildfire spreading from forested residential areas to nearby homes, including:
- Removing dead and downed wood
- Removing immature conifer saplings
- Pruning pine and spruce trees
- Clearing debris and refuse piles
While work is being completed, residents may notice equipment noise, and some nearby trails may be temporarily closed.
Public FireSmart initiatives may take place in the following areas:
- Copper Ridge – green space abutting Hamilton Boulevard on the west side
- Porter Creek – greenspaces, walkways, parks and public utility lanes
- Riverdale – greenspaces, walkways, parks and public utility lanes
- Granger – greenspaces
The City of Whitehorse is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents by proactively managing wildfire risks.
We appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding as these important safety measures are undertaken.
For more information about where this work is taking place, visit whitehorse.ca/firesmart.
Contact:
Matthew Cameron
Manager, Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
[email protected]
(867) 689-0515