Seldon Road Fire #520 initial attack update- Fire #520 has been controlled at 0.1 acres. At approximately 11:00 am this morning Division of Forestry and West Lakes Fire Department resources received a call for a roadside grass fire west of… Read More ›
Fires on the Dalton Highway Complex saw minimal growth, but continue to burn even in upper elevations with patchy vegetation. The Troublesome Fire (#359) progressed further south and some hot spots were observed on the Huron Fire (#372). Today, crews… Read More ›
Yesterday, thunderstorms across Alaska were concentrated in the Upper Yukon Zone resulting in over 3,000 lightning strikes. Fortunately, many of these storms included some precipitation but firefighters will be watching for new starts in the coming days as a result… Read More ›
The residents off the road system and recreational cabins in the Middle Salcha River and Upper Salcha River Zones are in SET status. The lower Salcha River remains in READY status. When evacuation status changes, we will work with emergency… Read More ›
(Clear, Alaska) – “Go” evacuations were expanded on 7/7/22 for all properties accessed by roads, trails, and driveways off either side of the Parks Hwy between MP 273 and 280. “Go” notices remain in effect for all areas accessed by… Read More ›
A recurring cycle of afternoon thunderstorms is causing steady growth of the Bean Complex of fires. During periods of stability, smoke often pools over the fires and impairs visibility for aerial operations. Scouting, firefighter transport, resupply of remote operations, and… Read More ›
Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›
Haystack Community Last night at the Haystack Laundry and Showers Photo by Bud Sexton AK DNR
July 08, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 785,539 acres, and there are 158 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
If pilots cannot see, they cannot fly. Visibility for all aerial operations is crucial to mission success and safety. Due to more than 200 wildland fires burning across Alaska, smoky conditions are becoming more and more of a hindrance for… Read More ›
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