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Alaska Division of Forestry 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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Reconnaissance flight around Munson Creek Fire shows varying degrees of burn intensity
Take a spin around the #MunsonCreekFire courtesy of this video shot during a reconnaissance flight yesterday, Thursday, July 8. You can see from the video that the fire burned at varying degrees of intensity, leaving a mosaic pattern of burned and unburned areas similar to how many Alaska wildfires typically burn.
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Firefighters on Munson Creek Fire prepare for return to warmer, drier weather
Fire behavior has diminished recently but managers are waiting to see how it responds when warmer weather returns.
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Reconnaissance flight puts size of Munson Creek Fire at more than 36,000 acres; firefighters continue to go on offensive
After three cool days of rain showers and high humidity, fire managers say there is still heat in the Munson Creek Fire based on a reconnaissance flight Wednesday.
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Firefighters take advantage of cool, damp weather to engage Munson Creek Fire
Starting yesterday and continuing today, firefighters are able to “go direct” on the burning edge of the fire to stop the slow, creeping movement down the hill directly behind Chena Hot Springs.
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Cooler temps, light rain help to moderate fire behavior on Munson Creek Fire on Tuesday
Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and light rain helped ease fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire today. The fire received light rain on and off throughout the day. Current conditions at Chena Hot Springs are described as smoky and… Read More ›
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No structures burned at Chena Hot Springs as Munson Creek Fire closes in; firefighters strategically positioned to defend resort
No structures at Chena Hot Springs Resort or along Chena Hot Springs Road have been lost to the Munson Creek Fire as of Tuesday morning. Fire continues to creep downhill within 100 yards of Chena Hot Springs this morning. Firefighters are in position to stop the fire when it reaches that point. .
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Munson Creek Fire within half mile of Chena Hot Springs; firefighters positioned to defend structures
The Munson Creek Fire is currently less than a half mile from Chena Hot Springs Resort and trees can be seen torching on the hillside behind the resort as the fire slowly advances down the hill. As of 8 p.m.,… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire intensifies, evacuation order issued for Chena Hot Springs and residences from Mile 48 to 56 on Hot Springs Road
Due to an increase in fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire this afternoon, a “Go” evacuation order has been issued for Chena Hot Springs Resort and residences along Chena Hot Springs Road from Mile 48 to Mile 56. The Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order at 4:15 p.m. advising local residents and guests at the resort to leave the area immediately.
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Wind change makes for smoky conditions on Munson Creek Fire and in Fairbanks
The thick smoke is the result of a wind change more than increased fire activity. The 19,700-acre fire continues to spread slowly in all directions and will continue to do so today with temperatures forecast to be in the high 70s with low relative humidity and east winds up to 13 mph.
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Munson Creek Fire behavior moderates; better mapping puts size at 19,700 acres
Start Date: 06/18/2021 Location: 52 miles E of Fairbanks, AK Cause: Lightning Fire Size: 19,700 acres Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 106 Fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire moderated yesterday evening due in part to light precipitation and movement of the… Read More ›
