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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 ›
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Six more lightning-caused fires detected in Central Alaska
Six more lightning-caused fires were detected Tuesday in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska – one generating a swift response while others are being closely monitored by fire officials. There are 59 active fires burning in the Tanana Zone that encompasses… Read More ›
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Firefighters coordinate efforts to protect additional homes and allotments on Paradise Complex
Most of the Paradise Complex received little to no precipitation yesterday which resulted in notable fire growth on many of the fires. Smokejumpers, in coordination with McGrath fire resources, are engaged in structure protection on residences to the west of… Read More ›
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Firefighters gain ground on many Upper Yukon Zone fires, fire managers monitor progress and shift resources.
Firefighters were grateful for moderate weather and are wrapping up several of the 54 active fires in the Upper Yukon Zone. Currently 5 fires are staffed including 1 new start that smokejumpers contained last night at 1.5 acres. Fire Managers… Read More ›
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Firefighters Continue Fire Suppression Efforts to Protect Values at Risk
Allakaket, AK – The Slathtouka Fire is located about 18 miles southwest of Allakaket, AK. It started on July 3 and has burned roughly 8500 acres east of Mount George. Monday, July 11 saw strong winds impact the fire area,… Read More ›
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Favorable weather enables progress on Little Chena River Fire
Another day of moderating weather allowed crews to make solid progress around the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday. Fog and low-level clouds lingered during the morning that gave way to light and steady rain in the afternoon. Even with… Read More ›
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Tanana Valley State Forest will fully reopen to motorized use
(Fairbanks, AK) – Beginning on July 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M., the “Tanana Road Closure Order” is rescinded to allow motorized use of the Tanana Valley State Forest. Several logging roads had already reopened at 8:00 A.M. The Tanana Valley… Read More ›
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Winds and dry conditions responsible for fire growth on Paradise Complex
Recent winds and dry conditions have caused notable fire growth on the Paradise Complex. While the overall Complex increased in acreage, little growth occurred on the eastern flank of the Snohomish Fire (#225), the fire closest to the community of… Read More ›
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Last day of Red Flag warnings across Upper Yukon Zone ends with 5,525 strikes
On the final day of a record setting stretch of red flag warnings for lightning 5,525 strikes were reported across the zone yesterday. With lower temperatures and higher humidities no new fires were reported. Fire Managers continue to focus on… Read More ›
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Bearman Fire #444 doubles in size, fire managers evaluate options for containment
The Bearman Fire (#444), between Ft. Yukon and Venetie just East of the Tedriinjik (Chandalar) River, grew almost 300 acres toward the North and East yesterday doubling the current footprint. With 39 personnel assigned to the incident, firefighters have been… Read More ›
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