May 14, 2014 (Mat-Su Valley, AK) – Due to a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service for strong winds and low relative humidity. This suspension is in effect for the entire Matanuska and Susitna valleys as of… Read More ›
Month: May 2014
The Creamer’s Field prescribed burn is planned to continue this morning
The Alaska Division of Forestry will continue the prescribed fire operation for habitat enhancement today, weather permitting.
Oklahoma Range prescribed burn update
The prescribed burn on the Donnelly Training Area Oklahome Range was ignited on May 10. The fire is approximately 56k acres and is burning in grass and tundra. Ignitions on the range have ceased and burn objectives have been met…. Read More ›
Open burning suspended for the Kenai Peninsula
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, open burning is suspended on the Kenai Peninsula. This burn suspension includes the use of burn barrels. The area is currently under High Fire Danger. High winds and low relative humidities are forecasted… Read More ›
Gold Hill Fire
Fire crews from the Division of Forestry, Alaska Fire Service and the Ester Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire near the Gold Hill liquor store reported at 1:30 Monday afternoon. An air tanker dropped a load of water and… Read More ›
Smoke from prescribed burn in Delta and Tanana Flats (correction)
Smoke been reported in Delta and Tanana Flats areas. The smoke is likely coming from the prescribed burn on the Oklahoma Range in the Donnelly Training Area. Ignition of the prescribed burn was Saturday, May 10. The size of the… Read More ›
Creamer’s Field Prescribed Burn is planned to start this morning
The Creamer’s Field Prescribed Burn will occur today, weather conditions permitting.
Prevent fires this weekend
Today is the last day of Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week, but it is important that we prevent fires and prepare for fires at all times. As we come into the weekend, we are expecting to increase in fire… Read More ›
Update on Creamer’s Field Prescribed Burn
Weather conditions have delayed the Creamer’s Field prescribed burn. The next possible date for the burn, also weather dependent, is Monday, May 12. More information is at Creamer’s Field Prescribed Burn – news release
Prescribed fires at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson start May 6
FAIRBANKS – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service will assist the U.S. Army Garrison-Alaska with the coordination and implementation of prescribed fires at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson approximately five miles north and east of Anchorage. Ignition on the Small… Read More ›
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