FAIRBANKS, Alaska: Although some areas of the state are experiencing enough rain to decrease fire danger, that is not the case for lands within Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These areas are still dry, and with a… Read More ›
Month: July 2015
Aggie Creek Fire update, July 1
Contact Fire Information: 907-347-2637 – Hours: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Facebook: Aggie Creek Fire Date of Detection: June 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM Current Size: 15,601 acres (size decreased with more accurate mapping) Location: 30 miles North West… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Wednesday, July 1
Updated at noon #622 Marten Creek: 27 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Tuesday: Demobilized four smokejumpers as the Upper Yukon #1 Type 2 Crew arrived. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Monday: Six smokejumpers were deployed… Read More ›
Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect at Wrangell–St. Elias NP & Preserve
Copper Center, Alaska – Fire restrictions remain in effect at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused extremely dry conditions. Fire danger remains elevated in Gulkana, along the McCarthy Road, and McCarthy. The use… Read More ›
Tetlin Hills Fire update, July 1
July 1, 2015: 1200 hours CONTACT: Jim Schwarber, (907) 451-2704, james.schwarber@alaska.gov Dozer Line Surrounds Tetlin Hills Fire as Weather Moderates (Tok, AK) – The bulldozer line around the Tetlin Hills Fire was completed yesterday. A 20-person Type 2 hand crew… Read More ›
Tanana Area Fire update, July 1
For more info: Please contact Information Officers: Jennifer Costich or Steve Till, Tanana school ICP, at 907-987-9835 or NorthIdahoTeamOne@gmail.com. Inciweb (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov) also provides fire information.From the Inciweb homepage, select “Spicer Creek” or “Tozitna” fires from the drop down list at… Read More ›
Chugach National Forest Urges Caution with Fire over July 4 Weekend – Fire Restrictions Enforced, Stetson Creek & Juneau Lake Fires Contained
Anchorage 11:20 a.m. – Chugach National Forest wildland fire managers urge recreationists to be extra cautious with any open flame over the July 4 weekend. Just a spark can ignite a wildfire. Everyone has a hand in a safe summer season…. Read More ›
Galena Zone Fire update, July 1
Contact: Public Information Officers: Peri Suenram Phone: 907-987-9838 *Note New Phone* Contact Us: galenafires2015@gmail.com or http://inciweb.gov/incident/4327/ CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK AT GALENA FIRES There is a Notice to Airmen in effect for a 25 mile radius around the village… Read More ›
Rex Complex Fire update, July 1
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team #1 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander Fire Information Number: 907-582-1406 Fire Information E-Mail: rexcomplexfireinfo@gmail.com Fire Information Website: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4319/ Location: Kobe: 6 miles SW of Anderson Fish Cr: 5 mi. NE… Read More ›
Anaconda Creek and West Fork Fires update, July 1
Fire Update – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Anaconda Creek & West Fork Fires Fire Information 907-799-5486 SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4321/ Facebook: Anaconda Creek Fire E-mail: anacondacreekfire@gmail.com Quick Facts Incident Summary: Approximate Acreage, Anaconda Fire: 1091 acres ; West Fork Fire:… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 