With hunting season well underway, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is issuing a critical reminder to all hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: Help prevent human-caused fires this hunting season, and to be aware of risks when recreating near… Read More ›
The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›
There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Burn Permit Suspension remains in place for the Tok and Delta Fire Prevention Areas areas due to strong winds and very high fire danger conditions. Strong gusty warm chinook winds impacted the eastern Interior yesterday afternoon causing low visibility, knocking… Read More ›
Casey Boesfplug’s Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Cabin east of the Mount Hayes Fire with structure protection by Sierra Hot Shots.
Fire activity continues to be minimal on the McCoy Creek fire, aided by recent cooler temperatures and precipitation. Firefighters will demobilize throughout the rest of the week and equipment that is no longer needed will be transported by boat and… Read More ›
New grass blooms from the top of a burned tussock
Firefighters continue to finalize operations on the McCoy Creek Fire. Backhauling equipment, ensuring mop-up is completed near structures, and gathering information about heat on the fire’s perimeter are firefighters’ main priorities. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) arrived at the McCoy… Read More ›
Fire closure order rescinded, restoring public access to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 