7 p.m. Kugachevk Fire Update: Heavy rain moved over the Kugachevk Fire Sunday before smokejumpers and water scoopers could engage and significantly subdued the fire. It is now estimated at one‑eighth of an acre, smaller than initially reported. Firefighters aboard… Read More ›
A strong U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial attack was launched on a rapidly growing, lightning‑caused wildfire located about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The Clums Fire (#184) was reported around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is estimated at 75 acres, burning primarily in tundra with pockets of black spruce.
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village effective 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to warm temperatures, low… Read More ›
Burn Permits will be suspended effective tomorrow Saturday, June 13th, in the Fairbanks and Delta Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to the warm weather, lack of significant wetting rain, high winds and a Red Flag Warning in Delta…. Read More ›
Six smokejumpers, supported for a time by two water scooping airplanes, are working Friday on a small wildfire burning across the Yukon River from Circle.
Alaska’s fire management remains a critical priority as leaders from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service visited the state to meet with firefighters, agency partners, and land managers. Their visit underscored the importance of coordinated wildfire response across Alaska’s vast and diverse landscapes and supported ongoing efforts to strengthen unified wildland fire operations.
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Delta Junction area effective from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13, and from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, June 14. Critical fire weather… Read More ›
Update June 12, 2026 – The 12 smokejumpers working the Star Fire near Eagle established a control line around the 4.4‑acre fire Thursday night and are now extinguishing remaining hot spots. The fire is burning mostly in black spruce about… Read More ›
With little change expected in the next few days aside from a likely increase in containment, the next update will be published on Monday unless there is a significant event that requires earlier communication. Firefighters are continuing to extinguish hot… Read More ›
DFFP Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and Alaska Smokejumpers completed sawline and hose lays around 90% of the Yenlo Fire (#166) on Wednesday. The 53-acre fire located approximately 41-miles southwest of Talkeetna received rain Wednesday aiding firefighters as they sought out remaining areas of heat to be extinguished. An Unmanned Aerial System Module flew the fire using… Read More ›
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