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Fire spread from a burn barrel at a remote cabin in the Copper River Basin 

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This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern and coastal areas. These include the DOF protection areas of Kenai/Kodiak, Southwest, Mat-Su, Valdez/Copper River, Fairbanks, Delta, and Tok.  

There was one new fire reported Sunday in DOF’s protection areas, it was located on Susitna Lake north of Lake Louise. A remote cabin owner reported that fire had spread into the trees from their burn barrel. The owner was able to extinguish the fire but wanted assistance to ensure the fire was out. DOF Copper River Area sent helitack to investigate and found no heat or smoke showing. The Super Cub Fire (#368) was listed as one tenth of an acre and placed into monitor status. 

Light rain showers will continue the next few days in Southwest and Southcentral Alaska, diminishing by mid week. The best chances for rain will be the upper Cook Inlet through the Susitna Valley and across Prince William Sound. Copper River Basin will remain dryer as southerly winds persist. Strong southerly winds will continue through the Alaska Range passes but will start to diminish Monday evening. 

Burn Permits are required statewide Monday in all DOF protection areas but call your local Burn Permit Hotline as conditions change. Valid Burn Permits allow residents to conduct small debris burns, utilize burn barrels and complete small lawn burns. More information about the DOF Burn Permit program and current suspensions can be found at https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn   

Wildland firefighters watch drone footage on the porch of a remote cabin.
Gold King Creek Fire (#276) Incident Commanders Matt Nunnelly, left, and Josh Chiles, foreground, watch a video from an Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS/drone) with UAS operators Charlie Brown, right, and Gary Baumgartner. The drone, equipped with a thermal imaging sensor, was used to locate hotspots. Dane Smigleski/DOF

DOF continues to staff one fire. 

Gold King Creek Fire (#276) – located 46 miles south of Fairbanks in a limited response area and is estimated to be 6,324 acres. 11 personnel are assigned. The fire received periods of heavy rain Sunday. A helicopter made several bucket drops on portions of the fire closest to cabins. The DOF Fairbanks 1 Squad prepared equipment, supplies and trash for backhaul in anticipation of demobilization. An Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS/drone) Module remains assigned to the fire to map the perimeter and scout for areas of heat that may threaten the cabin community of Gold King. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Gold King Creek Fire for the safe operation of firefighting aircraft. Pilots should check here, https://tfr.faa.gov/, before flying in the area. 

Wildland firefighter rides an ATV checking hose lays around a remote cabin
DOF IC Josh Chiles checks hose lays in place for cabin protection Saturday, July 13, 2024, on the Gold King Creek Fire (#276). The fire started in a limited response area but burned up to the west side of Gold King Creek. Firefighters set up pumps and hose lay systems around the cabin community of Gold King on the east side of the creek. Dane Smigleski/DOF
This is a map showing the location of wildland fires in DOF's Northern Region.
Public Information map of DOF Northern Region’s active and staffed fires for Monday, July 15, 2024. Click on the map to download a PDF type file to enlarge or print.
This is a map showing the location of wildland fires in DOF's Coastal Region.
Public Information map of DOF Coastal Region’s active and staffed fires for Monday, July 15, 2024. Click on the map to download a PDF type file to enlarge or print.
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