Alaska is no longer sending two 16-person unit crews to help out on the Beaver Creek-area forest fire.

Alaskan firefighters scheduled to help in the Yukon were told they weren't needed anymore due to rain.

With the Alaskans, the number of firefighters would have risen to 56. In addition, members of the Ibex Valley Volunteer Fire Department have joined Mt. Lorne and Whitehorse volunteer firefighters who are working on site protection in and around the community.

Wildland Fire Management and volunteer crews worked in the community Wednesday, setting up sprinklers, putting in hoselines and reinforcing fire guards.

Helicopters continued with bucketing on the fire, which exhibited low activity with the recent precipitation.

While the fire threat to Beaver Creek is minimal right now, property protection steps are being taken as precautionary measures.

Temperatures were slightly cooler today, with some showers in the forecast. Fire crews worked in the community again today, continuing to set up sprinkler systems and reinforcing fire guards.

If the weather breaks, Wildland Fire Management officials plan to do an infrared scan of the southwest perimeter portion of the fire, which is the highest priority area.

A community meeting was held last night and 22 people attended. Fire management officials provided community members with updated information on fire activity and their operational plans for the fire for the next few days. The blaze is now estimated at 8,800 hectares.

Travellers are asked to call the Yukon Road Report for updated highway information, at 1-877-456-7623.

Elsewhere across the territory, Mayo and Ross River reported new fires yesterday. The Mayo fire, burning near Ice Chest Mountain, is believed to be a holdover lightning fire in an old burn from 2002. It is one hectare and is being monitored.

The Ross River fire was found in the community graveyard, near the dump. The 0.01-hectare fire is believed to be a holdover fire in an old brush pile. Fire crews are working on the fire.

There have been 68 fires this year, burning a total of 100,320 hectares. The current fire danger rating is low across the territory, with the exception of Carmacks, which is moderate.

To report a wildfire, call 1-888-798-FIRE (3473).