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Fire Management Officer Dustin Widmer visits Fort Yukon as firefighters regroup for late season fires.
The first wave of a multi-day southwest flow of moisture reached the Yukon Flats yesterday afternoon bringing the forecasted cooler temperatures and moisture. This is anticipated to continue for the next several days. With a decrease in fire activity, and… Read More ›
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Favorable weather allows consistent progress on Little Chena River Fire
Higher relative humidity and slightly cooler temperatures contributed to a favorable environment for firefighting crews on the Little Chena River Fire (#499). While some hots spots remain, crews are taking advantage of the weather and minimal fire activity to complete… Read More ›
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Swift efforts by firefighters result in significant progress on new starts
Yesterday evening fire managers deployed fire resources to assist with suppression efforts on recent starts near the Rampart and Tanana areas. Smokejumpers, hotshots, air tankers, and water scoopers worked in conjunction to make considerable progress on the Elephant Fire (#561), Mission… Read More ›
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Work completed on several Upper Yukon Zone fires as firefighters shift to other incidents
Most of the staffed fires across the Upper Yukon Zone have achieved their objectives and fire managers are moving firefighters and equipment to other incidents. The wet weather forecasted for the next week is expected to bring additional relief but… Read More ›
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Cooler temperatures and moisture moderate fire growth on Paradise Complex
Fires on the Paradise Complex saw low to moderate fire growth yesterday, and the same is expected for today. Hotshots and smokejumpers are still working in the community of Lake Minchumina to prepare structures and cut fire breaks around native… Read More ›
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Limited activity on Little Chena River Fire; pockets of heat remain
Moderating weather continues to have a dampening effect on fire behavior across most of the Little Chena River Fire (#499). Minor precipitation fell yesterday morning, although not enough rainfall has been received to soak into the thick duff layer. Temperatures… Read More ›
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Firefighters Continue to Monitor & Protect Structures Near New Fires in the Tanana Zone
On Tuesday, July 12th, six lightning-caused fires were detected in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska. Two fires, Elephant (#561) and Cosna Bluff (#564) have fire crews and the four remaining fires are being monitored. Elephant Fire (#561): 128… Read More ›
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Changes in Upper Yukon Zone weather provides some relief to firefighters.
All of the staffed fires in the Upper Yukon Zone reported significant progress yesterday and are starting to move firefighters and equipment to new priority fires. The break in the thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and precipitation over the last several days… Read More ›
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Weather moderates fire behavior on Little Chena River Fire
Skies cleared over the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday allowing the use of aircraft over the fire area for both logistical and tactical support. Multiple helicopters were able to be utilized for shuttling crews to different areas of the… Read More ›
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Fire managers visit Upper Yukon Zone communities
Fire management officials from the Alaska Fire Service visited the communities of Venetie and Fort Yukon on Thursday, July 7th to provide updates on local fire activity and discuss the strategies and tactics used during an intense fire year with… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 