Lightning activity is expected to diminish throughout Alaska this weekend. Thunderstorms with lightning are still forecast for today, particularly in the northeast portion of the state. Later in the day, a low-pressure system will bring cooler temperatures, rain, and wind… Read More ›
Firefighters are continuing work on the 547 acre Starry Fire (#234) as wet weather moves in. With 70% containment, crews have been cutting jack straw, removing fallen trees and using water to remove hot spots. On Friday, firefighters worked to… Read More ›
Nearly two dozen smokejumpers supported by multiple water-scooping aircraft are working to fully suppress two fires that were detected Friday afternoon near Ruby. The Big Fire (#313), which was previously named the Little Fire, and the Cecil Fire (#315) are separated by less than a mile.
Firefighters on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) worked 50 to 100 feet in from the fire perimeter Friday, extinguishing areas of heat. Containment is now 70%. There is rain in the forecast for Friday evening and a greater than 50%… Read More ›
#222 Granite Fire- Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 90% contained. The Southwest 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and Clackamas Crew continue suppression efforts on the 36 acre fire. A thermal detection drone was flown over the incident to locate any remaining heat hidden beneath… Read More ›
Multi-engine scoopers are responding to a pair of new fires near Ruby. The Little Fire (#313) and Cecil Fire (#315) are separated by less than a mile. They are about 11 miles east of Ruby and 5 miles south of Ninemile Slough near Big Creek in a Full protection area.
The recent stretch of lightning and elevated fire weather across Alaska demonstrated why years of investment in firefighters, aviation resources, hazardous fuels reduction, support personnel, and strategic planning matter. Over several days of heightened fire activity, Alaska Division of Forestry… Read More ›
Twelve smokejumpers supported by four single-engine water scoopers responded to Whakatna Fire (#306) about 12 miles northeast of Galena on Thursday night. The fire was reported about 9:30 p.m.
The 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) has reached 65% containment a week after the initial attack. The perimeter has been secured up to 50 feet deep on the west side, with crews cutting black spruce and jack straw, or tangled trees,… Read More ›
With prolific lightning across the state for over a week, including over 9,000 strikes yesterday, new fires continue to ignite across the U.S. Wildland Fire Service management areas in Western, Eastern, Northern, and Interior Alaska. Air resources have provided crucial… Read More ›
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