Pumps and hose remained steady at 272 and 176 km, respectively. Miscellaneous equipment, such as radios, sprinkler kits, and tools increased to 1,890 items. Although mobilization is about normal, we may be at the beginning of a significant fire situation. The buildup Index is high to extreme in the Yukon, west-central Canada, and northwest Ontario. Another sharp jump in the number of active modified-response fires implies a substantially increased area burned when these fires are mapped.
Satellite imagery shows considerable currently unmapped fire activity in remote areas.
The large number of uncontrolled lightning fires may be a precursor of a significant national situation. Return to Archive Index Please send comments to Webmaster .