A group of wildland firefighters from P.E.I. is heading to Yukon to provide assistance with the territory’s wildfire situation. ContributedArticle contentP.E.I. is sending 10 forest firefighters to Yukon to help with the territory’s wildfire situation.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn a news release, the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action said the provincial government has more than 55 staff trained in wildland firefighting.Article contentArticle contentThat includes foresters, wildfire technicians and others who have fire response as part of their duties.Article contentArticle contentEnvironment Minister Gilles Arsenault said crews have returned safely from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, ready to put their new skills to use in P.E.I. if ever needed.Article content“The province continues to be in a good position to respond to forest fire inside or outside of provincial borders.”Article contentP.E.I. has mutual-aid agreements with all the provinces and territories, along with being an active member of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact with some U.S. states.Article contentThe agreements provide P.E.I. with access to mutual aid when required.Article contentThe news release said more than 90 per cent of recorded wildland fires in P.E.I. have been human causes and could have been prevented.Article contentResidents planning to burn brush outdoors can check for burning restrictions by calling 1-800-237-5053 or visiting the province’s burning restrictions webpage.Article contentCampfires don’t require burn permits, but people should check for fire restrictions before starting a campfire.Article contentSome municipalities may also have their own bylaws that restrict burning.Article content
P.E.I. sending wildland firefighters to Yukon
