July 13, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 150 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Year: 2022
Favorable weather enables progress on Little Chena River Fire
Another day of moderating weather allowed crews to make solid progress around the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday. Fog and low-level clouds lingered during the morning that gave way to light and steady rain in the afternoon. Even with… Read More ›
Tanana Valley State Forest will fully reopen to motorized use
(Fairbanks, AK) – Beginning on July 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M., the “Tanana Road Closure Order” is rescinded to allow motorized use of the Tanana Valley State Forest. Several logging roads had already reopened at 8:00 A.M. The Tanana Valley… Read More ›
Winds and dry conditions responsible for fire growth on Paradise Complex
Recent winds and dry conditions have caused notable fire growth on the Paradise Complex. While the overall Complex increased in acreage, little growth occurred on the eastern flank of the Snohomish Fire (#225), the fire closest to the community of… Read More ›
Last day of Red Flag warnings across Upper Yukon Zone ends with 5,525 strikes
On the final day of a record setting stretch of red flag warnings for lightning 5,525 strikes were reported across the zone yesterday. With lower temperatures and higher humidities no new fires were reported. Fire Managers continue to focus on… Read More ›
Bearman Fire #444 doubles in size, fire managers evaluate options for containment
The Bearman Fire (#444), between Ft. Yukon and Venetie just East of the Tedriinjik (Chandalar) River, grew almost 300 acres toward the North and East yesterday doubling the current footprint. With 39 personnel assigned to the incident, firefighters have been… Read More ›
Drivers urged to use caution at all times on the Dalton Highway
Yesterday evening, winds strongly increased smoke activity on fires on the northern end of the Dalton Highway Complex. Because winds were out of the west, smoke did not impact the highway. Any drivers on the highway need to be aware… Read More ›
Fire activity remains low across the Middle Tanana Complex
Helicopters are supporting firefighting efforts on the Middle Tanana Complex as weather and visibility allow. They are assisting with sling loads, cargo missions, and moving firefighters. Less rain fell over the fire area yesterday. Still, temperatures remained cool and the… Read More ›
Rain continues to fall on the Minto Lakes Fire.
Minto Lakes Fire interior burning conditions – USFS Picture
Cool damp weather slows parts of the Bean Complex but the potential for growth remains
Scattered light rain occurred intermittently over parts of the Bean Complex yesterday, while some areas remained dry. This light precipitation, higher relative humidity, and lingering smoke moderated fire behavior and fire spread on the Tanana River Fire (#310) on the… Read More ›
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