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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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Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires show no growth
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Warm and dry conditions with higher winds increased fire activity on areas across the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires yesterday…. Read More ›
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Steady progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair planning begins
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) located just 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse Fire (#226) continue to make steady progress, working towards completion of mop up operations along the north edge of the fire. Crews are… Read More ›
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Protection measures the focus for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderate fire activity was seen yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires. Light precipitation fell over the fires which… Read More ›
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No change reported on the Salcha Group Fires overnight
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 11, 2025. View printable PDF of map This will be the last update for the Salcha Group Fires unless significant change occurs. These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and… Read More ›
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Crews push deeper into burn area on the Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair plans take shape
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) continued mop-up operations along the north edge of the fire Thursday, working 40 to 60 feet into the burned area with a goal of reaching 100 feet. Structure protection equipment has been… Read More ›
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Crews work to remove hazards on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderated fire activity yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake Fire (#292) allowed resources to make progress in strengthening lines and identifying action points. Helicopter and… Read More ›
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Salcha Group fires remain in monitor status
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and infrastructure in the region. They will continue to be monitored by air and ground resources…. Read More ›
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Continued progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as crews begin suppression repair
Crews continued making steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) three miles south of the Eureka roadhouse yesterday as calm, dry weather supported safe and effective operations on the ground.
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Helicopter and boat operations continue on the Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
Public information map for the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires, July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Negligible fire activity yesterday as wetter, cooler conditions… Read More ›
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New incident off of Whirl a Way Circle near Palmer
4:30 PM Update Crews have completed a scratch line on the south side of the fire and are actively constructing another on the north side. A scratch line is a hastily dug fireline typically cleared down to mineral soil that… Read More ›
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