Homer’s “Olia Court Fire” First Update: A 15 acre fire burning in grass and brush on the upper third of a steep stope near Homer is no longer growing tonight. There are two DOF engine crews working with locals and… Read More ›
Year: 2022
Smokejumpers contain Walrus Islands Fire (#096) and Gannett Glacier Crew contains North Fork Talkeetna Fire (#095)
Yesterday afternoon as persistent sunshine continues to dry out Alaska, several new fire starts required initial attack. Jump ship 90 deployed six smokejumpers to the Walrus Islands Fire (#096). This is a group of islands located in the Bering Sea… Read More ›
Escaped cardboard burn in Willow highlights tinder dry conditions even with snow nearby
A small attended burn of cardboard by a homeowner in the Willow area escaped into the surrounding dry grasses just before noon today destroying items of value on the homeowner’s property. The “Bill’s Place Fire” (#091) has been fully suppressed… Read More ›
Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Advice from Alaska Wildland Fire Managers reminding people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
Arbor Day in Alaska is Monday, May 16
Arbor Day in Alaska is Monday, May 16. Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation encouraging Alaskans young and old to get out and celebrate the day and the important role trees play in our lives. The governor noted the… Read More ›
Smokejumpers respond to grass and brush fire on eastern Aleutian island
BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumpers traveled more than 600 miles Thursday from Fairbanks to the eastern Aleutian Chain responding to the Danger Point Fire (#074) near Sand Point on Popof Island. The Sand Point Police Department reported the wildland fire… Read More ›
Prescribed burn operations planned on military training lands in FNSB to reduce wildfire threat
Starting as early as May 14, prescribed burning will be implemented on military training lands within the Fairbanks North Star Borough to reduce the wildfire danger.
Free brush disposal at more landfills helps Alaskans safely firewise homes
Alaskans are busy clearing brush and cutting beetle kill around their homes, cabins, outbuildings and businesses. With increased Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding there are many more free brush disposal programs across the state. Wherever you are in Alaska, take… Read More ›
Quick response from multiple agencies catches Kenai Lake Overlook Fire
Responders from Cooper Landing Volunteer Fire Department, U.S, Forest Service – Cugach National Forest and the Alaska Division of Forestry stopped the forward progression of the Kenai Lake Overlook Fire (#066) Tuesday evening, May 10. The fire started in the… Read More ›
Governor Mike Dunleavy declares May 8-14 as Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska
The days are growing longer, day-time temperatures are heating up, and we have had several nights that the temperatures remained above freezing. To help raise awareness, Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed May 8-14 as “Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 