Overnight the weather stations in the area of the McDonald Fire received a half inch of rain. This, along with the precipitation and cool temperatures on Friday, moderated fire behavior and there was minimal perimeter growth. Today, Idaho Team 1 IMT 3 will shadow the BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 3 organization to prepare to take over the fire on Sunday.
Month: July 2024
A cool, wet weather system parks over the Montana Creek Fire.
The fire remains at 67% containment TALKEETNA, Alaska- The Montana Creek Fire is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and remains 67% contained. Wetting rains are expected to continue throughout the day today with the heaviest rainfall in the morning…. Read More ›
The Riley Fire gains containment
388 acres, 25% contained, 196 personnelSaturday, July 6, 2024 HEALY, Alaska – The Riley Fire is now at 25% containment, encompassing the southeast edge and northernmost tip. Fire managers are confident that the fire will not cross the containment line,… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5 p.m. Friday, there were 163 active wildfires statewide, with one new start in the past 24 hours. So far, 323 fires have burned 538,087 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Friday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
Wildfire Update for Katmai National Park & Preserve
Two wildfires are burning within Katmai National Park & Preserve at American Creek and Naknek Lake. Regular monitoring reveals that neither fire is growing significantly or posing an immediate threat to life or property. The American Creek fire (#143) is… Read More ›
Temperatures and fire activity decreases across southern Alaska
Soggy and cooler weather blanketed southern Alaska on Thursday, reducing initial attack activity to one new fire across the response area. The Osprey Fire (#350) was previously reported as fire #355. The fire was reported in the early morning hours on… Read More ›
Ongoing rain and cooler temperatures aid firefighters in suppression efforts across DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. Burn permit suspensions have… Read More ›
Firefighters remove hazard trees on the Grapefruit Complex as rain slows the fire
GrapefruitComplex 6:00 PM UPDATE Road is open to one lane traffic with a pilot car. More repairs ongoing, two lane traffic will be established midweek. Please have patience and drive safely. 12:00 PM Update from the Alaska State Troopers: –… Read More ›
A rainy 4th of July cools the Riley Fire
Friday, July 5, 2024388 acres, 5% contained, 173 personnel HEALY, Alaska –The Riley Fire remains at 5% containment, as crews continue to improve the firebreak—making sure the fire is extinguished at least 25 feet from the perimeter into the fire… Read More ›
Wet weather to continue today over McDonald Fire
Rain and cooler temperatures set up over the McDonald Fire on Thursday as a series of fronts pushed across the region. This moderated fire behavior. A reconnaissance flight found minimal fire activity, mostly backing and smoldering. There was minimal perimeter growth. Overnight, weather stations in the area received anywhere from a half inch to an inch of rain.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 