(FAIRBANKS, AK) – The State Forester for the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has rescinded the Emergency Burn Closure. The closure will end Thursday morning, July 14, 2022, at 9:00 am ADST. The closure has been in place… Read More ›
Year: 2022
Firefighters coordinate efforts to protect additional homes and allotments on Paradise Complex
Most of the Paradise Complex received little to no precipitation yesterday which resulted in notable fire growth on many of the fires. Smokejumpers, in coordination with McGrath fire resources, are engaged in structure protection on residences to the west of… Read More ›
Moisture Continues Over Clear Fire, Prompting Flood Watch and Changes to Evacuation Notices
(Clear, Alaska) – Due to decreased fire activity, recent weather events, and significant progress made by firefighters on the Clear Fire, there have been updates to evacuation notices. The city of Anderson, Clear, Clear Space Force Station, Bear Creek and June Creek have… Read More ›
Firefighters gain ground on many Upper Yukon Zone fires, fire managers monitor progress and shift resources.
Firefighters were grateful for moderate weather and are wrapping up several of the 54 active fires in the Upper Yukon Zone. Currently 5 fires are staffed including 1 new start that smokejumpers contained last night at 1.5 acres. Fire Managers… Read More ›
Another fire in the Bean Complex put into monitoring status, two others still active
Gradually drying and warming weather and a passing cold front led to some increases in fire behavior and perimeter growth late yesterday. Fires became more active in the afternoon with steady surface spread and torching. The fires in the complex… Read More ›
Additional precipitation and cooler temperatures keep fires on the Middle Tanana Complex quiet
An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, was assigned to the Middle Tanana Complex. The UAS comes with a team that controls the machine from the ground and operates the system it connects to. Yesterday the UAS was used for… Read More ›
Temporary delays possible on the Dalton Highway
Be advised that there may be temporary delays due to the Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562) that was reported Tuesday. This delay is around milepost 71 due to the wildfire burning on both sides of the road and will be… Read More ›
Firefighters Continue Fire Suppression Efforts to Protect Values at Risk
Allakaket, AK – The Slathtouka Fire is located about 18 miles southwest of Allakaket, AK. It started on July 3 and has burned roughly 8500 acres east of Mount George. Monday, July 11 saw strong winds impact the fire area,… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire gaining containment
View of a type 2 helicopter loading water from the Chatanika River with the crew spike camp in the foreground. USFS Picture
Moderate fire activity and minimal growth on the Poorman Complex
There was moderate fire activity on the Camp Creek and Donut Fires yesterday due to dry, windy conditions. The fires saw minimal fire growth with most of the activity within the interior of the current fire perimeter. The Lassen Hotshot… Read More ›
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