Author Archives
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.
-
North meets South: Crews Closing the Gap on the Oskawalik Fire
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
-
Salcha River Fire and Marshall Mountain Fire burn close together near the Salcha River
Two lightning-caused fires are burning near each other 5 miles northwest of River Mile 46 on the Salcha River. The Salcha River Fire (#197) is estimated at 25 acres and the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) estimated at 40 acres, are… Read More ›
-
Fish Creek Fire off the Steese Highway is now in monitor status
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) Fairbanks #1 Type 2 Crew had overnighted near the Fish Creek Fire (#174), a lighting caused fire Tuesday afternoon located about 2.25 miles east of Mile 25 Steese Highway, north of Kinross… Read More ›
-
Pilot spots new fire; Kechumstuk Creek, 15 miles west of Chicken
Update 8:30pm The estimated acreage of the Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) has increased to 600 acres due to receptive fuels and shifting winds. Two scoopers have been on scene working on the east side of the fire perimeter. Smokejumpers have… Read More ›
-
Firefighters Respond to New 15-Acre Fire Near McGrath
8:30 PM Update: The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is… Read More ›
-
Firefighters are responding to new fire along the Tanana River north of Mile Post 1365 Alaska Highway
UPDATE 9:30 PM – The Billy Creek Fire (#189) is now estimated to be 15 acres. It continues to smolder with isolated torching. The two retardant tankers have returned to their base after making multiple drops, being able to load… Read More ›
-
Crew works to secure the perimeter of Flat Creek Fire off of Chena Hot Springs Road
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew worked into the evening Tuesday securing the edge of the Flat Creek Fire (#168). Located approximately two miles north of Mile 24 Chena Hot Springs Road, the… Read More ›
-
Several new fires spark in southwest Alaska following thunderstorms
Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›
-
Suppression Efforts Continue as Oskawalik Fire Reaches 1,779 Acres
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews… Read More ›
-
DOF responding to new fire off Steese Highway
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is responding to the Fish Creek Fire (#174) north of Kinross Gold Mine. Multiple thunderstorms moved through the area with frequent lightning Tuesday afternoon. A DOF engine on patrol in the area… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 