(Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Community Forest Council (ACFC) is holding its summer meeting on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room 102 at the Robert B. Atwood building in Anchorage. Members of… Read More ›
Year: 2022
New wildfire in Denali National Park & Preserve part of complex to be managed by Incident Management Team
DENALI PARK, Alaska: The Starr Fire (#508), caused by lightning, was discovered on July 7, 2022 burning on the east side of the Muddy River in the northwestern corner of the North Preserve portion of Denali National Park and Preserve. It is currently estimated at 60 acres. This fire is located approximately 40 miles… Read More ›
Retardant for Alaska wildland fires more beneficial than harmful
The retardant used in Alaska is 88% water with ammonium phosphate, a common fertilizer, as the fire-retardant component. The other ingredients include gum thickeners to help it cling to vegetation; conditioners to aid in mixing and flow through delivery systems;… Read More ›
Hotshot crews working to protect structures and allotments along Lake Minchumina
Multiple hotshot crews are working to cut fire breaks around residences and allotments along the eastern shores of Lake Minchumina. The Snohomish Fire (#225) is burning about 15 air miles southwest of the lake. The lightning-caused fire has burned an… Read More ›
BLM Glennallen Field Office issues temporary prohibition on open fires and fireworks due to high fire danger
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today issued a fire prevention order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except within fire rings in established campgrounds), fireworks, exploding targets, and explosives on the public lands it manages in east-central Alaska…. Read More ›
Initial Attack update Seldon Rd. Fire #520, Tanaina area
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 ›
Dalton Highway Complex mobilizes crew into Rampart
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 ›
Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes Reported in the Upper Yukon Zone
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 ›
Crane Valley Hotshot crew inserted yesterday along Goodpaster River for structure protection on the Middle Tanana Complex
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 Fire Evacuations Expanded; Firefighters, Dozers, and Air Resources Continue Fight to Protect Kobe Ag, Anderson, and Clear Communities
(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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 