In response to the current high fire danger throughout the state of Alaska, effective immediately and until further notice, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed… Read More ›
Month: July 2019
Nugget Creek Fire growing but still south of Chena River and Chena Hot Springs Road
Firefighters on Sunday flew the fire and used infrared imaging capabilities to update the fire’s perimeter after it made a 3-mile run Saturday along the Chena Hot Springs River near mile 37.7 Chena Hot Springs Road. The fire, burning in… Read More ›
Ninetyeight Creek Fire holding at 52 acres
Rain and mild temperatures aided firefighters Sunday afternoon and evening in their efforts to suppress the 52-acre Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391). Personnel are focused on minimizing the fire’s growth and spread by keeping its footprint to the smallest reasonable size… Read More ›
Some Campgrounds Near Swan Lake Fire Re-opening
Due to the reduction of risk posed by the Swan Lake Fire, several recreational facilities in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area will re-open to public use at 12 p.m., on July 1, 2019. The following facilities are now OPEN to… Read More ›
Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-1-19
Rain and mild temperatures aided firefighters Sunday afternoon and evening in their efforts to suppress the 52-acre Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391). Personnel are focused on minimizing the fire’s growth and spread by keeping its footprint to the smallest reasonable size… Read More ›
Smoke Forecast for 7-1-19
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the west will continue to transport smoke to the east-northeast. The amount of smoke generated and impacts should be reduced today due to the rain. SOUTHCENTRAL: The southerly winds seen Sunday will be replaced by northwest winds, sweeping smoke… Read More ›
Warm Weather Testing Swan Lake Fire Containment Lines
The Swan Lake Fire remained active over a hot, dry weekend that tested fire lines. Warm dry weather combined with dry black spruce stands will challenge firefighters all week. In the Sterling area, fire containment lines held Sunday north of… Read More ›
Tanana Zone Fire Update for 7-1-19
Firefighters gratefully endured the bit of rain received over most of the Tanana Zone on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of the passage of a fast-moving cold front. Sunday was a damp day. Monday is dry, but cooler. By Tuesday, high pressure… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Zone Fire Update for 7-1-19
Sunday afternoon brought cooler temperatures to the Upper Yukon Fire Zone, with wetting rains in a few areas. Another strong high-pressure ridge is expected to build over much of the state on Tuesday. This weather pattern is expected to hold… Read More ›
Aircraft, smokejumpers corral 45-acre wildfire near Lake Louise
With assistance from a heavy aerial assault featuring multiple air tankers and water-scooping aircraft, eight smokejumpers were able to corral a lightning-caused wildfire near Lake Louise on Sunday night. The Lake Louise Fire was reported at 45 acres as of… Read More ›
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