Southern Alaska experienced slightly sunnier weather on Monday, but fire activity remains low with no new fires reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to conduct small debris burns, utilize burn barrels and complete small lawn burns with a valid burn permit. More information about the DOF Burn Permit program and current suspensions can be found at DOF Burn Permit Program.
This report covers fires occurring in the Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection’s coastal protection area, generally south of the Alaska Range. This includes the DOF protection areas of Southwest, Anchorage Mat-Su, Kenai-Kodiak, and Copper River.
Pictured below is the initial attack Helicopter for Coastal Forestry
At the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, firefighters are prepared to respond quickly to any fire any where. Our local Mat-Su Area helicopter, a type 3 BK117, is a crucial part of the fire operations and logistics team. The helicopter assists suppression efforts by dropping water onto the edge of the fire to cool it enough for firefighters to construct handline, mobilizes firefighters to hard-to-reach areas, and transports equipment or supplies where they’re needed to assist is firefighting efforts.
Categories: Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
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