The #HessCreekFire, now mapped at 97,696 acres, showed very little growth yesterday. Firefighters continue to work on thinning trees and brush, setting up hose, pumps, and sprinklers around the structures, and utilizing back-burns as needed. A new crew arrived to… Read More ›
While the Upper Yukon Fire Zone has had cooler temperatures in recent days, weather patterns are expected to return to hotter and drier conditions for the rest of the week. As temperatures rise, the Upper Yukon will likely see dangerous… Read More ›
Firefighters took advantage of cooler temperatures Tuesday to improve control lines along the Ninetyeight Creek Fire’s (#391) perimeter. The lightning-caused fire burning near Salcha remains at 69 acres and is 5 percent contained. “We have been working steadily to secure the… Read More ›
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the westsouthwest will continue to transport smoke to the eastnortheast. The amount of smoke generated and impacts in the Tanana valley around Fairbanks should not start to climb noticeably until Thursday. SOUTHCENTRAL: Northwest winds dominate…. Read More ›
The Pacific Northwest 2 Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Shovel Creek fire this morning following a successful transition with the Alaska Incident Management Team. Thank you to Incident Commander Norm McDonald and his entire team for… Read More ›
A 25-acre wildfire that broke out in East Anchorage near the Campbell Creek Science Center on Tuesday afternoon was 30 percent contained as of 9:30 p.m., according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m…. Read More ›
Firefighters have controlled and contained a 43-acre wildfire near Lake Louise that was knocked by water and retardant drops on Sunday night. Two Alaska Division of Forestry crews spent Monday and Tuesday mopping up the lightning-caused Lake Louise Fire reported… Read More ›
Updated at 7:09 Firefighting efforts stopped the spread of the fire in East Anchorage as it moved into hardwoods. The Alaska Division of Forestry says the fire is 20 percent contained. An evacuation order for nearby residents has been canceled…. Read More ›
Monday’s damp weather and overcast skies helped to moderate fire behavior on the Boundary River Fire burning approximately 40 miles southeast of Tok. The Boundary River Fire (#362), started by lightning on June 23, is estimated at 15,000 acres as… Read More ›
The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office, in consultation with the State Forester’s Office and in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 50.025 Fire Code, has canceled the fireworks sales and use suspension in Western Alaska, including Dillingham, Bethel, McGrath, Nome, Kotzebue… Read More ›
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