Open burn permits temporarily suspended

The City is temporarily suspending open burn permits and the use of backyard firepits on Tuesday, October 20.

This suspension is due to a weather warning issued for Whitehorse as 80 km/h wind gusts are expected.

The suspension will be in effect until at least 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 21 and will only be lifted when it safe to do so.

Anyone with a daily or weekly burn permit for October 20 can request an extension by emailing [email protected].