Fire activity is winding down, possibly temporarily, across the state thanks to strong firefighting efforts and cooler weather. Only two fires remain staffed: the Kopshesut Fire near Ambler and the Clums Fire about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Firefighters on both incidents are mopping up hotspots and plan to demobilize in the coming days.
A cool, wet week in June moderated fire behavior limiting the number of new fires this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. Of the 12 fires reported, only one was a natural caused fire. Many human caused fires can be avoided. … Read More ›
7 p.m. Kugachevk Fire Update: Heavy rain moved over the Kugachevk Fire Sunday before smokejumpers and water scoopers could engage and significantly subdued the fire. It is now estimated at one‑eighth of an acre, smaller than initially reported. Firefighters aboard… Read More ›
A strong U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial attack was launched on a rapidly growing, lightning‑caused wildfire located about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The Clums Fire (#184) was reported around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is estimated at 75 acres, burning primarily in tundra with pockets of black spruce.
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village effective 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to warm temperatures, low… Read More ›
Burn Permits will be suspended effective tomorrow Saturday, June 13th, in the Fairbanks and Delta Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to the warm weather, lack of significant wetting rain, high winds and a Red Flag Warning in Delta…. Read More ›
Six smokejumpers, supported for a time by two water scooping airplanes, are working Friday on a small wildfire burning across the Yukon River from Circle.
Alaska’s fire management remains a critical priority as leaders from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service visited the state to meet with firefighters, agency partners, and land managers. Their visit underscored the importance of coordinated wildfire response across Alaska’s vast and diverse landscapes and supported ongoing efforts to strengthen unified wildland fire operations.
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Delta Junction area effective from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13, and from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, June 14. Critical fire weather… Read More ›
Update June 12, 2026 – The 12 smokejumpers working the Star Fire near Eagle established a control line around the 4.4‑acre fire Thursday night and are now extinguishing remaining hot spots. The fire is burning mostly in black spruce about… Read More ›
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