Weather: The leading edge of a low pressure system arrived over the area late Friday afternoon bringing much needed rain. Intermittent light rain and cooler temperatures are expected today with the rain and wind intensifying tomorrow. Anticipated rain amounts will… Read More ›
Month: August 2019
South Alaska Smoke Outlook 8/31 – 9/1/19
Fire Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from wildfires in the surrounding area. A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov/, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke in the area will continue to decrease… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Public Information Map – 8.31
8.31.19 – 6:50 am – Swan Lake Fire Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and is now at 28% containment. Early reports this morning are that some… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-31-19
Incident Commander Norm McDonald Fire Information: 907-313-9826 Email: 2019.mckinley@firenet.gov Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 88% Personnel: 552 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Rain fell last night, the only measurable rain in the month of August. Unfortunately this rain only cools the ground surface…. Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Friday 11pm Breaking News 88% Containment With Ash Pits Looming Everywhere
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 88% containment as 552 firefighters continue securing fireline while facing numerous hazards: traffic, ash pits and falling trees. Please slow down and drive carefully through the fire area…. Read More ›
Caribou Lake Fire containment increases to 85 percent
On the evening of August 30, containment of the Caribou Lake Fire increased to 85 percent. The fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy with a goal of 100 percent containment by September 4, 2019. Crews will continue… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – 8.30.19 – 3:30 pm
Good afternoon! As a reminder, we have a community meeting this evening at the Sterling Community Center tonight at 6:00 pm. We will be sharing the meeting tonight here through Facebook Live. Attached is map that shows the progression of… Read More ›
McKinley Fire -Updates on Assistance and Donation Information 8-30-19
The McKinley Fire is receiving questions regarding donations and how to apply for disaster assistance. State Disaster Assistance can be applied for by individuals and families with damaged primary residences or essential personal property. Apply in person at a Disaster… Read More ›
Rain moderates fire activity in Bristol Bay region
The first of two weather fronts expected in Southwest Alaska has arrived, bringing rain to the fires burning near King Salmon, Levelock and New Stuyahok. The second wave, forecast for Sunday, is expected to bring even heavier rains to the… Read More ›
Burn closure for Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula boroughs amended to allow campfires in firefighting camps
An emergency burn closure prohibiting all open burning and the use of charcoal grills in the Kenai Peninsula and Matanuska-Susitna boroughs has been amended to allow warming and cooking fires in firefighting camps. The order, which took effect on August… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 