Firefighters were already working on the ground when a small section on the west side of the fire near the Kobuk River flared up Saturday afternoon, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. The two water scoopers were… Read More ›
Winds and fire activity decreased Friday as U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel and aircraft made progress toward containing the Kopshesut Fire (#137), burning about a mile west of Ambler. Water dropping aircraft and smokejumpers made solid progress on the eastern… Read More ›
The Mastadon Fire (#131) was declared 100% contained at 1:11 PM on Friday. With containment objectives achieved, the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew has been released from the incident and will begin refurbishing equipment before becoming available for Initial Attack and… Read More ›
Fire activity significantly moderated overnight, allowing U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel to advance efforts to stop the spread of the Kopshesut Fire toward Ambler. Using a direct extinguishment strategy, 24 smokejumpers — supported by single‑engine water scoopers, helicopters, and two… Read More ›
Burn Permits are suspended effective Friday morning, June 5th, in the Fairbanks, Salcha, and Railbelt Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to dry and windy conditions. All zones of the Fairbanks Prevention Area are suspended. Burning of debris piles,… Read More ›
Firefighting resources mobilized Thursday afternoon after a wildfire ignited in the Ambler village landfill. Twelve smokejumpers responded immediately, with another 12 en route, supported by single‑engine water scoopers, a helicopter, and two Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection air‑retardant tankers.
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for Inland Bristol Bay, Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, and Nanvarpak effective 1:00 PM til 9:00 PM, Thursday, June 4. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to hot,… Read More ›
6:30 PM: Thanks to the continued efforts of the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and the Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew, the Mastadon Fire (#131) remains at 18.4 acres and is now estimated to be 80% contained as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews will continue working to strengthen… Read More ›
Burn Permits are suspended effective Thursday morning, June 4th, in the Tok and Delta Fire Prevention Areas. These suspensions are due to elevated fire danger because of dry conditions, warm temperatures. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn… Read More ›
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for Kuskokwim Valley, Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Inland Bristol Bay, Northern Bristol Bay Coast and Bristol Bay Borough effective now til 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 3. Critical fire weather… Read More ›
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