Three new wildfires were discovered Wednesday in the territory.

The two blazes near the Watson Lake district were lightning-caused, while a fire in Whitehorse is being blamed on humans.

Smoke was spotted out on the Takhini River Road, north of the city, near the hot springs just before 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Members of the public were already fighting the smaller fire when the Hootalinqua Fire Department and Yukon Wildland Fire Management crews arrived on the scene to take over.

Air tankers were dispatched as well, but upon arrival, were not required.

"Because of the quick response times from the Hootalinqua Fire Department and Wildland Fire Management, as well as the notification and help from the public, the fire was caught and quickly extinguished,” said Southern Lakes duty officer Jim Kathrein.

"The exact cause of the human-caused fire is still unknown at this time.”

The blaze destroyed less than a hectare of land.

The first fire in the Watson Lake area near Coal River was sized at approximately 315 hectares, about 160 km east of Watson Lake.

The second fire near Babiche Mountain lies approximately 250 kilometres east of Watson Lake, and was estimated at 40 hectares.

The fire is approximately 20 kilometres from the Devon Gas Plant, but fire officials said there is no threat at this time.

Both fires are being monitored closely, officials added.

Watson Lake's fire danger rating is still at extreme.

With weather expected to become warmer and more lightning in the forecast, Wildland Fire Management is asking the public to exercise caution with burning and to be aware of any suspicious smoke.

Burning permits are currently suspended in the area.

As well, due to mounting fire activity in Alberta, B.C. and the N.W.T., there may be low-lying smoke in some parts of the territory.

If you see a wildfire, please report it immediately to 1-888-798-FIRE (3473).

So far this season, there have been 87 fires in the territory, burning approximately 75,852 hectares.