June 30, 2022 @ 10:00am The Northern Rocky Mountain Type 2 Incident Command Team, #3, is shadowing the Central Oregon Fire Management Type 3 Team, #2, today on the Minto Lakes Fire. The type 2 team brings with it the… Read More ›
Year: 2022
Air Operations Assist Clear Fire Crews with Water and Retardant Drops Along Fire’s Southern Edge
The majority of the fire’s activity continues to be on the southern flanks, with the fire making short south and south easterly runs. This is mainly due to heavy fuels that are receptive to burning. However, winds have also been… Read More ›
Fire growth within Lime Complex anticipated today due to Red Flag conditions
June 30, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 602,010 acres. There are 275 resources assigned to the complex. Highlights: The Alaska Green Team… Read More ›
Alaska moves to Preparedness Level 5 at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 30
The Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group is elevating the state from Preparedness Level 4 to Preparedness Level 5 effective at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 30. Preparedness Level 5 (PL5) is assigned when large fires that require incident management teams are… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire Evacuation Update FNSB Emergency Alert for Chatanika River Corridor
FNSB Alert! FNSB Emergency Alert: A Level 3 Evacuation is in effect for the following area(s): Properties West of Murphy Creek along the Chatanika River Corridor. Evacuate NOW. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should… Read More ›
Smokejumpers working to protect allotments, structures from Schilling Creek Fire (#294)
Twelve smokejumpers are working to protect historical structures and assess three nearby Native allotments along the south side of the Teedrinjik River, formerly known as the Chandalar River, from the Schilling Creek Fire (#294). The allotments are between 4 and 13… Read More ›
Smoke Increases Dalton Highway Driving Hazards
Heavy smoke along the Dalton Highway is reducing visibility, while at the same time, traffic from summer tourism and firefighting are increasing. Anyone traveling the highway needs to drive cautiously, especially where wildfires are burning close to the road. Due… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for uptick in activity on Bean Complex fires due to windy, dry weather
Bean Complex email: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; Tel. 503-894-6694 The Bean Complex fires began due to lightning between June 19 and June 23. The fires are burning on lands managed by DOI Bureau of Land Management and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources,… Read More ›
Poorman Complex established to manage 3 fires in Galena, Tanana zones
A Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered to take over management of three fires that make up the Poorman Complex in the Galena and Tanana zones. The Donut Fire (#335), Camp Creek Fire (#352), and Sunset Fire (#369)… Read More ›
Fuel and wind-driven Clear Fire continues push south, firefighters focus on protecting homes
The fuel and wind driven Clear Fire continues to push south, with firefighters’ primary focus on protecting homes at risk. An overnight infrared flight provided fire personnel with an accurate picture of the fire’s heat and perimeter, resulting in a… Read More ›