5:00 PM UPDATE: Hand crews continued to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire today as they continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots while being supported by fire engines and helicopters. Engines… Read More ›
Month: June 2023
Firefighters gain the upper hand on the human caused Ridgetop Fire (#117) north of Healy
5:00 PM UPDATE: Today, firefighters with the help of aviation support increased containment on the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire (#117) 5 miles north of Healy. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Numerous aviation resources have been… Read More ›
Firefighters responding to new fire NW of Healy
9:00 PM UPDATE: This evening fire crews continue to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire (#117) with help from multiple retardant drops, helicopter support and paracargo drops to assist the firefighters on the ground. Crews will continue… Read More ›
Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) north of Tanacross, contained this morning
The 27 acre Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) 12 miles north of Tanacross was contained at 100 percent early this morning. Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection firefighters and BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumpers worked throughout the evening constructing containment… Read More ›
Firefighters responding to Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) north of Tanacross
9:30 PM Update: Fire personnel continue to make good progress on the 7 acre Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) this evening. Crews will work overnight taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and increase in overnight humidity to secure the fireline and… Read More ›
BLM AFS firefighters respond to fires ignited during first lightning event of the fire season
BLM Alaska Fire Service firefighters responded to new fires, some ignited Wednesday by the first big lightning event to move through Alaska this season. None were immediately threatening any communities or sites of value.
BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks
The fire prevention order is to ensure public safety and protect nearby property and residences north of Fairbanks, Alaska, in the Gilmore Trail and Brier Road area.
Heavy precipitation aided the quick response to the Saint Patrick Creek Fire
The Saint Patrick Creek Fire is 0.2 acres and was burning in Black Spruce and Birch that was started by a down powerline the evening of Wednesday, June 7th. Fairbanks resources mobilized and worked to knock down the active fire… Read More ›
Fire activity moderated on Birch Lake Fire(#104) overnight, mop up operations to continue
The Birch Lake Fire was staffed by crews throughout Wednesday night. The fire activity moderated overnight and the reported activity this morning is that there is smoldering in the duff layer. The crews will be working today to mop up… Read More ›
Interagency resources responding to 20 acre Birch Lake Fire 104 near Salcha
10:00 PM UPDATE: The Birch Lake Fire (#104) is still currently estimated at 20 acres at this time. Crews from Tok, Delta and Fairbanks have arrived on scene and worked on slowing the progression of the fire. There are fire… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 