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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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Structure assessments ongoing on the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is a Type 4 incident, located 2.5 miles northeast of Twelvemile lake, now approximately 1,975 acres burning in black spruce and brush. The incident commander is conducting structure and allotment assessments. Additional resources have been… Read More ›
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Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire
Update 10:00 PM 06/21/2025 – The Himalaya Road Fire (#223) has displayed active fire behavior today. The fire crossed a fuel break on the eastern flank and is backing downhill. Tankers are being used to slow fire spread, more air… Read More ›
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Fire Activity Moderates Overnight on Bonanza Creek Fire. Readiness levels in place along Parks Highway
Overnight, the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) that is located on the South of the Parks highway MP 332, saw some moderation in its activity, and it is currently estimated to be 540 acres, with the fire burning primarily concentrated on its southern side…. Read More ›
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Retardant and dozers work to slow growth of the Gilmore Trail Fire
As of Friday morning, the Gilmore Trail Fire is approximately 15 acres. Multiple loads of retardant were utilized Thursday to support suppression efforts. Currently smokejumpers, engine crews and dozers are working to contain the fire; one additional handcrew and water… Read More ›
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Nelchina Glacier Fire, previously reported as the Glenn Highway Fire, consumes 120 acres along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), previously listed as the Mile Marker 128 Glenn Highway Fire, 4 miles southeast of Eureka Roadhouse, continued to show moderate growth over the past 24 hours. The fire burning in black spruce and tundra has consumed roughly… Read More ›
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Oskawalik Fire Fully Lined, Crews Begin Interior Mop Up
The Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 24% contained, thanks to the efforts of 104 personnel working the incident. The fire is burning in tundra and black spruce… Read More ›
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Air quality alert for interior Alaska due to wildfire smoke
Fairbanks, Bettles, Fort Yukon, and other areas are experiencing moderate to unhealthy conditions, with smoke settling in overnight and reducing visibility sometimes to less than a mile. Fort Yukon, Fairbanks, and Bettles are expected to see the most significant smoke… Read More ›
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Bear Creek Fire burning west of Parks Highway
The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning 2.5 miles west of mile 262 Parks Highway. The Fire is in a full suppression area, is currently estimated at 30 acres and actively burning in continuous black spruce. Dog teams, multiple cabins… Read More ›
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Bonanza Creek Fire reported near Skinny Dicks off Parks Highway
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238). The fire is near Parks Highway MP 332, currently estimated at 350 acres and burning actively in continuous black spruce and hardwoods. No… Read More ›
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DOF is responding to the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George Fires in the Delta Junction Area
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to two fires east of Delta Junction. The Lake George Fire (#224) is approximately .5 acres, 1.5 miles east of Lake George, smoldering and creeping in spruce and hardwoods. Cabins… Read More ›
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