Dry, windy conditions in the Mayo area over the weekend pushed the Ethel Lake fire, located approximately 30 kilometres south of the village, to an estimated 2,000 hectares in size.

Yukon Wildland Fire Management officials expect it to grow in size this week, with warm temperatures and lightning remaining in the forecast.

"The majority of the growth over the weekend was towards the southeast away from the values,” incident commander Dave Trudeau said today.

"The focus for firefighters over the weekend was the northwest corner of the fire, and that work will continue today.”

Four crews and three helicopters were on the fire over the weekend actioning hot spots on the northwest side.

Airtankers were also used to prevent the fire's spread. It remains about 30 kilometres south of Mayo, and the two identified values remain protected.

Those in the Mayo area are advised that they may encounter smoke depending on the fire's behaviour.

Meanwhile, two small fires were reported over the weekend in the Whitehorse and Watson Lake fire districts.

On Friday evening, a .3-hectare blaze was reported in the Watson Lake district near the southern portion of the Toobally Lakes.

A cabin was located approximately one kilometre from the blaze.

As a result, firefighters were immediately deployed by helicopter, and it is now extinguished.

In the Whitehorse district, a one-hectare fire was reported at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday near 37 Mile Creek, an estimated 28 kilometres northwest of the Takhini Hot Springs.

It was actioned by airtankers, and firefighters and is expected to be extinguished today.

Temperatures are expected to reach 30 C in some areas of central and northern Yukon and scattered lightning is expected this week.

Consequently, fire officials are asking the public to be responsible when burning and to ensure any fires lit are completely extinguished and cold to touch before leaving the area.

The public is also reminded that burning permits are now mandatory in the territory and will be suspended whenever the fire danger rating is moderate, high or extreme.