Cooler, wetter weather over much of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area moderated fire behavior, keeping new fires this past week to a minimum. At the time of this report, though, a Red Flag Warning is in place for the Delta Prevention Area…. Read More ›
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Sunday afternoon, May 10, and continuing on Monday, May 11, until 10 PM. This warning is due to southeast winds 20… Read More ›
Winter’s grip might have felt endless this year, but the wildfire season is at our doorstep. This week (May 3-9) is Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week, a timely reminder to explore the resources available to help communities prepare for and better understand wildland fire.
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2026 Annual Prescribed Burning Operations Start Soon The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) is preparing for multiple prescribed burns in the Fairbanks, and Matanuska-Susitna Valley areas in the coming months. Burning operations… Read More ›
Several of the new wildfires in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area were escaped debris piles. These human caused fires are very preventable. One of the most common burning violations is leaving a fire unattended or not fully extinguishing a… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended Monday and Tuesday, May 4th and 5th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area due to dry grass and windy conditions. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking… Read More ›
In an effort to ensure the safety of local residents and protect properties, the BLM is implementing a fire prevention order for federal lands in a fire-sensitive area near Fox, Alaska, and the NOAA facility site on the Steese Highway May 1-Oct. 31.
Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week kicks off this weekend, Sunday May 3rd, 2026 May is Wildfire Awareness Month! Today kicks off Nationwide Wildfire Community Preparedness Day which leads us into our very own Alaska specific Alaska Wildland Fire… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended Friday, May 1st, in the Railbelt zone, Healy and surrounding area, of the Fairbanks Prevention Area because of very high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended Thursday April 30th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area is in very high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a… Read More ›
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