DENALI PARK, Alaska: Recent rain showers and cooler weather have reduced fire activity and Denali National Park and Preserve officials have lifted the campfire closure in the park and preserve. Open fires are now allowed in established fire grates in… Read More ›
Month: June 2015
Alaska Closures and Evacuation Summary, June 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
June 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m. • Aggie, #515 Located 30 miles northwest of Fairbanks The western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area, including all trails and lands, has been closed due to fire activity. The temporary closure… Read More ›
Long Lake Fire update, June 30
June 30, 2015 CONTACT: Jim Schwarber, (907) 451-2704, james.schwarber@alaska.gov Cell: 907-750-9887 INFORMATION RESOURCES: Fire Info: https://akfireinfo.com/ (907) 356-5511 Forestry Info: http://forestry.alaska.gov http://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry http://twitter.com/ak_forestry http://www.youtube.com/alaskadnrdof Northway Community Meeting Wednesday (Tok, AK) – Fire managers will be meeting with the Northway community on… Read More ›
Burn Closure Lifted on the Kenai Peninsula
June 30, 2015 1130 AM Soldotna, Alaska – By order of the Director’s Office the State Forester has lifted the burn closure on all state, private and municipal land on the Kenai Peninsula. Campfires, charcoal BBQ’s, warming, and cooking fires… Read More ›
Tanana Area Fire update, June 30
Facts at a Glance Size: Spicer Creek (6 mi. NE Tanana) ~ 23,555 acres; Tozitna (4 mi. NW Tanana) ~52,744 acres Moose Point (~55 mi. W Tanana) ~8,403 acres Kochrine (~50 mi. W Tanana) ~4,811 acres; Hay Slough (6 mi…. Read More ›
Burn closure lifted in most areas but still in effect in Southwest Alaska, Anchorage
NOTE: The burn closure is still in effect in Southwest Alaska and the Municipality of Anchorage. That includes Game Management Units 9, 17, 18, 19 and 21. Read the official order here. (Fairbanks, AK) – Due to recent rainfall and… Read More ›
Baker Fire update, June 30
Baker Fire Update Tuesday, June 30, 2015—12:00pm A public meeting will be held Wednesday night at 7:00pm at the Hot Springs Hall in Manley to inform the community of the current status of the Baker Fire #456, North Fork Fire… Read More ›
Aircraft and dozers continue attack on Tetlin Hills Fire
June 30, 2015: 1000 hours CONTACT: Jim Schwarber, (907) 451-2704, james.schwarber@alaska.gov INFORMATION RESOURCES: Fire Info: https://akfireinfo.com/ (907) 356-5511 Forestry Info: http://forestry.alaska.gov http://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry http://twitter.com/ak_forestry http://www.youtube.com/alaskadnrdof (Tok, AK) –Eight aircraft, including four water scoopers, two Blackhawk helicopters and two lead planes continued their… Read More ›
Galena Zone Fires update, June 30
June 30, 2015 Contact: Public Information Officers: Bob MacGregor & Peri Suenram Phone: 907-987-9838 *Note New Phone* What: Galena Zone Fires Cause: Lightning Location: A series of fires on both sides of the Yukon River within the Galena Fire Management… Read More ›
Granite, La Grande, and Blair Fire update, June 30
Granite – La Grande – Blair – Fires Update Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10 AM Fire Information Office – 907-356-5511 — Open: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM alaskajic@gmail.com http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Granite Fire Started: June 27 Cause: Lightning Acres: 7 Personnel: 20… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 