Morning precipitation, plus a dense layer of smoke and cloud cover yesterday, contributed to lower fire activity on the Little Chena River Fire (#499). The interior of the fire has some active pockets of fire; however, the perimeter continues to… Read More ›
Month: July 2022
Firefighters make progress on multiple fires in the Upper Yukon Zone
A new record was set today for the number of consecutive days of red flag warnings for lightning. With 3,323 new strikes reported, and 53 active fires across the Upper Yukon Zone, firefighters are making progress on the 5 staffed… Read More ›
Work to assess values at risk continues on Dalton Highway Complex
The Douglas Fire (#336), on the northern end of the Dalton Highway Complex, was active yesterday on the north and west flanks of the fire. The Black Hills Wildfire Use Module used chainsaws to continue thinning black spruce around Pump… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex receives precipitation across the fire area
While a Red Flag Warning is in effect through Monday night due to the potential for lightning, storms yesterday delivered anywhere from .1 to 2 inches of rain across most of the complex. Relative humidity and fuel moisture have increased…. Read More ›
Rainfall received across Minto Lakes Fire
Local airboat drivers and boats assisting the crews logistically
Light rainfall across the Bean Complex moderates fire behavior
A line of showers moved over the Complex yesterday morning and most of the incidents received at least trace amounts of precipitation. Recorded rainfall amounts ranged up to a high total of .16 inches. This light precipitation, higher relative humidity,… Read More ›
Clear Fire Receives Rain but Red Flag Warning Persists with Chances for Thunderstorms and Lightning
(Clear, Alaska) – Again today, crews may be working near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT PARK CARS… Read More ›
Increased fire activity on the Camp Creek Fire due to dry conditions and increased wind
Fire activity increased on the Camp Creek Fire on Sunday due to dry, burnable vegetation and increased wind. The southern portion of the Poorman Complex experienced wind gusts of up to 23 mph from the southwest resulting in moderate growth… Read More ›
Active fire day expected, air ops to increase on Lime Complex today
July 11, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 829,629 acres, and there are 155 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Rainfall overnight reduces fire activity on Little Chena River Fire
Fire behavior on the Little Chena River Fire (#499) was moderate yesterday. Rainfall last night and this morning has lowered fire activity even more today. A dense smoke layer yesterday throughout Fairbanks and surrounding areas limited the use of helicopters… Read More ›