FINAL UPDATE: 8:30 pm — An outside electrical accident, sending sparks into dry grass, has been determined to be the cause. Driven by gusty winds the fire rapidly spread into a stand of black spruce. Groups of trees were observed… Read More ›
Year: 2022
Quick response corrals Caribou Fire north of Homer
Quick action by firefighters on the ground and in the air corralled a a wildfire about about 2 miles west of Fox River northeast of Homer on the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday evening. The Caribou Fire (#134) is burning about 2… Read More ›
“Ready, Set, Go” provides a tool for homeowners to get prepared
A national program called “Ready, Set, Go” provides a tool for homeowners to get prepared. With temperatures heating up this holiday weekend, both firefighters and residents need to be on heightened alert for the threat of fast moving wildfires. Being… Read More ›
No Public Drones allowed near wildfires because “If You Fly, We Can’t”
Please pass the word that “If You Fly, We Can’t”. Areas with wildfires must be a #NoDroneZone so that the helicopters, air tankers and aerial supervisors are able to coordinate an effective initial attack without an incursion into their airspace…. Read More ›
Zircon Fire (#131) in Anchorage 100% contained at 1am with fire crews working throughout the night
Zircon Fire Incident Commander Bryan Quimby reported at 1am this morning that the 0.8 acre fire that started as a structure fire in Anchorage and spread into the surrounding brush and woods was 100% contained. At 3:30am this morning after… Read More ›
All Elks Road Fire (#116) near Sutton limited to 5 acres with Gannett Glacier mopping up today
Update 3:30pm: The All Elks Road fire has been called contained and Gannett Glacier Fire Crew is breaking down and backhauling hose lays and other gear. The All Elks Road Fire (#116) near Sutton was limited to approximately five acres… Read More ›
Caswell Lakes Fire (#110) showcases coordination between local firefighters and initial attack aerial resources
Yesterday afternoon local departments spearheaded the coordination between the Mat-Su Helitack crew and helicopter, DOF engine crews, Gannett Glacier Fire Crew and locals to limit fire spread along a private airstrip under construction in Caswell. The approximately 3 acre Caswell… Read More ›
First of seven BLM AFS Type 2 contract crews available for wildfire response
The Mooseheart Crew with assembly points in Minto and Tanana got the honor of being the first of seven BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 2 contract crews available for the 2022 Alaska Fire Season.
Outreach to young Alaskans helps youth prepare for fast moving wildfires
We received a question last week during the Talk of Alaska radio program relating to outreach to the youth in our state. Younger Alaskans are especially heavily impacted by wildfires when schools are evacuated, their houses impacted, or the summer… Read More ›
Firefighters catch rapidly spreading fire along Chena River in Fairbanks
A smoldering fire was discovered in a wooded area along the Chena River in Fairbanks late Thursday afternoon. The Chena Landing Loop Fire (#104) rapidly spread, fanned by gusty winds, along the north side of the river across from Pioneer… Read More ›
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