Four fires are being staffed in the Southwest Alaska Area, with one fire being demoted today. Cooler temperatures are persisting over the area. No lightning was detected and there were no new fire starts on Friday. About 490,000 acres have… Read More ›
Month: July 2019
Winds over the Nugget Creek Fire produced small pockets of fire activity today
The Nugget Creek Fire (#323), burning east of Fairbanks, is now approximately 18,115 acres. A reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping that was obtained yesterday, July 19. Winds over the fire area produced small pockets of fire… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 7/20 – 7/21: Weather moderating in many areas, diminished levels of smoke anticipated
Temperature is moderating in many areas of Alaska including the Upper Yukon Zone. Wind gusts up to 30 mph in the Upper Yukon Zone is expected for today and will have an impact to fire activity. Smoke is forecasted to… Read More ›
Temps moderate today, 30 mph wind gusts expected
Temperatures are expected to moderate slightly today into the 70s in the Upper Yukon Zone, although wind gusts related to pressure changes are expected to cause wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range. Strong winds from the southwest can drive… Read More ›
Fire activity decreases due to mild temperatures in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by cloud layers on Friday. As a weather front approaches the central Interior, winds are expected to increase during the afternoon hours. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are expected during the day. Wind… Read More ›
Monitored Fires in Wrangell-St. Elias
COPPER CENTER, AK – Two lightning-caused fires continue to burn in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The National Park Service is working with the Valdez-Copper River Area Division of Forestry to manage both the Chetaslina Fire (#606) and… Read More ›
Rain at Swan Lake Fire Reduces Fire Activity
YESTERDAY: Northeastern portions of the fire in the Chickaloon Creek drainage received a significant amount of rain as thunderstorms moved across the fire area. Mystery Creek drainage and Upper Jean Lake in the southeastern corner of the fire did not… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 20, 2019: Briefing Highlights from the Front Row
If you prefer you can watch this video on YouTube. To watch fireline and aerial footage of the fire subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Size: 21,309 acres Containment: 50% Personnel: 506 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Crews made significant… Read More ›
Chalkyitsik Complex: Lower temps, higher winds predicted for weekend
Chalkyitsik Complex #466 (Tractor Trail 2 – #348, Frozen Calf Fire – #367, Bearnose Hill Fire – #407, and Tettjajik Creek #424) – 357,175 acres – 235 personnel are assigned to the complex Temperatures cooled slightly across the Upper Yukon… Read More ›
Minimal Fire Behavior and Minor Smoke – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/20/19
Crews observed minimal fire behavior today with only minor smoke drifting up from the interior. Thick cloud cover and high relative humidity prevented an increase in fire activity. As of today, the Hess Creek Fire has burned just over 271… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 