A picture like this breaks one's heart as you know that thousands of trees are being burnt and wildlife is running in all directions from this forest fire. There are not enough words to explain the sadness that people feel when driving along Yukon highways and the scenery has been blanketed by massive clouds of smoke.
Summer is the worst time of year for forest fires as the land and forests in the Yukon are extremely dry and the slightest spark can ignite a forest fire. Some of these fires can rage for months while others may be under control in a matter of a week or two.
A majority of the forest fires that are started are caused by humans who have been careless while the odd one can begin from a lightening strike. Whichever...
... way a forest fire begins, the things that are in dangers path are always the the forests, houses and wildlife.
The destruction that a forest fire can cause is incredible and pictures like this reminds people to always be very careful when hiking in the wilderness. The Yukon Territory has an average of about one hundred forest fires during a year's time that burns approximately two hundred hectares. Firemen in the Yukon are well prepared and work very hard to keep these horrible disasters under control.
A scene from the Klondike Highway in the Yukon Territory of Canada, North America.
At a viewpoint from the Klondike Highway in the Yukon Territory, a forest fire rages in the hillsides on the opposite side of the lake.
You can add any of the above products to your shopping cart.
All of our prints come masterfully printed on museum-quality archival paper. Our computer mouse pads, trivets and trays are handmade, one by one. And every
product comes with your satisfaction guaranteed!
We usually ship within 48 hours!
More stock photos for the image gallery
Yukon Territory Pictures:
Fall Pictures
Pictures of Polar Bears
Pictures of Northern Lights
Pictures of Sunsets
Simply Beautiful Pictures
Pictures of Icebergs
Pictures of Water
Ocean Pictures
Pictures of Roads
