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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection website: http://forestry.alaska.gov/
Mission:
The Alaska Division of Forestry proudly serves Alaskans through forest management and wildland fire protection.
The Wildland Fire and Aviation Program provides safe, cost-effective and efficient fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities to protect human life and values on State, private and municipal lands. The wildland fire program cooperates with other wildland fire agencies on a statewide, interagency basis.
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Red Flag Warnings issued for McGrath and surrounding areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Interior Alaska, including McGrath, Middle and Lower Yukon Valleys, Innoko Valley, and Fortymile Country. The Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 a.m…. Read More ›
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Starry containment increases, Lost Fire in monitor
Containment on the Starry Fire (#234) increased today to 65%. Firefighters worked 10 to 50 feet in from the fire perimeter, extinguishing areas of heat. Crews are now cutting in jack straw — thick sections of fallen trees that are… Read More ›
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Crews continue containment on Delta Area fires
#257 Barley 2 Fire– Located 13 miles east of Delta Junction, the Barley 2 Fire is 100% contained and will remain in monitor status. #222 Granite Fire– Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 85% contained. The Southwest Type 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and the… Read More ›
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Crews advance containment on four staffed fires in Mat-Su and Southwest Areas
44 firefighters continue working on four staffed fires within the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s Coastal Region in the Mat-Su and Southwest Areas. Fire activity remained limited across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska this week. With increased containment on staffed… Read More ›
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Starry firefighters reach 60% containment
It’s been six days since the initial attack of the Starry Fire (#234) in Anderson, Alaska. So far firefighters have stopped progression of the 547-acre fire, wrapped it with dozer line and hose and have secured 10 feet in around… Read More ›
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Starry Fire remains hot, action taken on Lost Fire
Firefighters took advantage of the rain brought in by thunderstorms last night and made significant progress on the Starry Fire #234, reaching 60% containment. The five crews working on the fire were able to secure 10 feet in around the… Read More ›
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Crews continue making progress on Delta Fires
#222 Granite Fire– The Clackamas Crew joined the Southwest Type 1 Crew and TCC Squad A on the Granite Fire today. The fire is now 85% contained. A thermal detection drone was flown over the fire to identify any remaining heat. A Temporary Flight Restriction… Read More ›
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Thunderstorm falls over Starry Fire
Thunderstorms passed through the 547-acre Starry Fire #234 Tuesday night bringing high winds, lighting, and rain, helping moderate fire behavior. The fire remains at 50% containment. The goal for the day is to assess the thunderstorm’s effect on the fire,… Read More ›
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Firefighters reach 50% containment on Starry Fire
The Starry Fire #234 is now 50% contained. Firefighters secured at least 5 feet inside the fire’s edge by locating and extinguishing heat. Additionally, the crews have completed a search 150 feet outside of the fire’s perimeter and found no… Read More ›
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Delta Area fires receive rain as suppression efforts continue
Rapeseed Fire (#275)Initially reported on June 22, the Rapeseed Fire (#275) is located approximately 5.3 miles east of Milepost 1410 of the Alaska Highway. The fire is estimated at 39 acres and is burning primarily in black spruce.A soft tracked… Read More ›
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