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Have a safe, fun Memorial Day Weekend without sparking a wildfire
With the warmer weather and the upcoming holiday weekend, the best way keep Alaska beautiful is to make sure you don’t start a wildfire. Read more for tips to ensure you don’t spark a wildfire.
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Don’t let the abundance of winter snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Alaskans know we need to prevent and prepare for wildfires across the state and throughout the season – from the time the snow melts until it falls again. During Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week (May 7-13), it’s time to remind people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
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Caution with burning advised as 2022 Burn Permits end August 31st
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) asks the public to remain vigilant in their safe burning practices throughout the fall since today, August 31st, is the last day Burn Permits are required in 2022. It was a… Read More ›
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Visibility and cleanliness improved at Chena River State Recreation Site
The Chena River State Recreation Site located in Fairbanks has been closed to the public since 2020. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection was tasked in early August with removing fuels that had accumulated by thinning and trimming… Read More ›
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DOF crews engaged in repair work on southern end of the Clear Fire
Update for the Clear Fire – August 2, 2022 Size: 72,191 | Completion: 77% | Personnel: 112 | Cause: Natural, lightning Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) completed their work on Monday… Read More ›
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Alaska Interagency Wildfire Joint Information Center deactivated
Now that the Alaska wildland fire season is showing significant signs of winding down due to the cooler, weather, the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center deactivated the Alaska Interagency Wildland Fire Joint Information Center Monday.
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Cold trailing and suppression repair ongoing for Clear Fire
Update for the Clear Fire – August 1, 2022 Size: 72,191 | Completion: 77% | Personnel: 127 | Cause: Natural, lightning Fire activity on the Clear Fire was minimal Sunday with the exception of one spot on the southern end… Read More ›
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Additional resources arrive to support ongoing operations
The Update for the Clear Fire – July 31, 2022 Size: 72,191 | Completion: 77% | Personnel: 117 | Cause: Natural, lightning An additional crew of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection firefighters is reporting Sunday to the Clear… Read More ›
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Crews locate and extinguish hot spots on Clear Fire
The Update for the Clear Fire – July 30, 2022 Size: 72,191 | Completion: 77% | Personnel: 93 | Cause: Natural, lightning As of Friday, two crews of firefighters are spiking out in the southern area of the fire. Spiking… Read More ›
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Clear Fire transitions command to Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF)
Update for the Clear Fire – July 29, 2022 Size: 72,191 | Completion: 77% | Personnel: 140 | Cause: Natural, lightning Today, Friday, at 8:00a.m., an Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) Type 3 team assumed command of… Read More ›
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