| Comments | Burwash Landing YT, June 12-22, 1999. A Forest fire caused the evacuation of 69 residents and tourists from the community of Burwash Landing. The fire reached the town on June 13, destroyed 6 houses and caused extensive damage to other buildings. Residents were allowed back to the town on June 19. Over 100 firefighters fought the blaze. The Alaska highway, a major tourist route, was shut down between Beaver Creek and Haines Junction. The fire burned 3200 hectares of land and was put out on June 22. |