Temperatures are forecasted to increase once again in the southern portion of the state including the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, and the Mat-Su valley. An increase in heat translates into lower relative humidity and more fire activity, which of course produces… Read More ›
Month: July 2019
July 17 Shovel Creek Fire: The factors that affect fire behavior
If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here: Subscribe to the Shovel Creek Fire Videos Channel For Insider Aerial and Fireline Videos – Channel https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Size: 21,298 acres Containment: 45% Personnel: 507 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Yesterday, aerial resources took advantage of… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Zone fuel indices remain at near record levels
The Upper Yukon Flats remains the hottest and driest area of the state. Temperatures in the Upper Yukon zone will remain consistent in the 65 degree to 85 degree range with relative humidities between 35 percent and 45 percent. About… Read More ›
Rainbow 2 Fire update July 17: Rain aids firefighters’ containment efforts
Firefighters remain focused on preventing the Rainbow 2 Fire from reaching recreational cabins on Clear Creek northwest of Delta Junction. Mother Nature provided some assistance on Tuesday in the form of light precipitation that fell over the fire, which helped… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 17 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: 21,298 acres Containment: 45% Personnel: 507 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Yesterday, aerial resources took… Read More ›
Troops on the move in Tanana Zone
As new fires continue to break during the Tanana Zone’s very active fire season, smokejumpers and crews are being pulled from earlier fires and reassigned to the new blazes. On Tuesday a load of eight jumpers working on the South… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Prepares as Warmer Weather Arrives
YESTERDAY: Fire behavior was moderate. The east flank of the fire continued to smolder in the Chickaloon, Thurman, and Mystery Creek drainages with minimal spread. The west flank of the fire has been checked by a wet marshy area. TODAY:… Read More ›
Nugget Creek Fire July 17 update: Rain on Tuesday slows fire growth
The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) received rain over the fire area yesterday morning (July 16), slowing fire growth. The fire is approximately 19,000 acres with growth occurring mainly on the south and east flank, away from Chena River and Chena… Read More ›
Saw line completed along Cleary Creek drainage – Hess Creek Fire update 7/17/19
Crews made excellent progress placing saw line from the Elliott Highway north to the Cleary Creek drainage to tie into an already burned area of the #HessCreekFire. This line will provide a solid anchor point to begin firing operations should… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 17 8am Update: Shovel Creek Fire Community Meeting Scheduled for Thursday
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Current Statistics: Size: 21,298 acres Containment: 45% Personnel: 507 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Yesterday, aerial resources took advantage of the clear skies to complete more… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 