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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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Fire danger moderates in southern Alaska; Gannett Glacier crew takes command
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy weather on Tuesday, and fire activity remains low with one new fire reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to… Read More ›
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No new fires reported Tuesday in DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. There were no new… Read More ›
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Slightly sunnier skies, low fire activity, and helicopters on standby in southern Alaska
Southern Alaska experienced slightly sunnier weather on Monday, but fire activity remains low with no new fires reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to conduct… Read More ›
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New fire reported along Alaska Highway in DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. On Monday night, State… Read More ›
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Southern Alaska no new fires reported: Fire crews take advantage with medical training
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy, wet, and rainy weather on Sunday, further reducing fire activity with no new fires reported across the entire state. As fire danger moderates across the state, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide…. Read More ›
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Firefighters continue to make progress toward objectives and demobilize across DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. Rain showers will decrease… Read More ›
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Effective fire management and weather lead to safe demobilization
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy, cool weather on Saturday, further reducing initial attack activity with only one new initial attack across the region. As fire danger moderates across the state, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This… Read More ›
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One new fire reported as unusually cool temperatures persist across DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. A new fire was… Read More ›
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Fire danger decreases as cool, cloudy weather persists in southern Alaska
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy, cool weather on Friday, further reducing initial attack activity with no new fires reported across the response area. As fire danger moderates across the state, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This… Read More ›
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Fires in DOF’s Northern Region demobilize as rain contributes to suppression efforts
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. Burn permit suspensions have… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 