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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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Evacuations downgraded for McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Friday, firefighters were able to demobilize all the equipment that has been located to the east of the fire area. Setting up firefighting equipment requires sufficient logistical support, and breaking it down to be used on the next fire consists… Read More ›
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Continued favorable weather aids firefighters in direct suppression
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Friday – August 18, 2023 Weakened winds Thursday night should persist through Saturday. Isolated showers are predicted to impact the fire area throughout the weekend…. Read More ›
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Structure protection measures remain in place on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Firefighters continue to make progress on mop up operations along the Salcha River corridor and begin the lengthy process of removing extra firefighting equipment from the fire area. Sprinklers, pumps, and hose that are set up to protect structures, and… Read More ›
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Recent precipitation dampens fire behavior, crews make good progress on containment and mop up
Multiple fire areas received precipitation on Wednesday and minimal fire behavior was observed yesterday. The Mosquito Creek Fire (#290) near Harding Lake was called out. No return to hot and dry weather in the foreseeable future is forecasted by meteorologists…. Read More ›
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Wetting Rain dampens Delta Area wildfires
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Thursday – August 17, 2023 Wetting Rain dampens Delta Area wildfires Cloudy skies and rain continued for most of the afternoon and into the evening,… Read More ›
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Firefighters ensure thorough mop up operations completed on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Mop up operations were the main focus point for crews on the McCoy Creek Fire Wednesday. Working 50-100 feet in the fire’s perimeter, and 300 feet where needed, crews “grid” the edge of the fire. “Gridding” is when firefighters spread… Read More ›
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Evacuations levels reduced in Haystack and Birch Creek, firefighters continue work on securing structures and fire perimeters
Evacuation levels were reduced in the Denali Borough and the Fairbanks North Star Borough yesterday on the Anderson Complex and the Lost Horse Creek fires. Two areas in both boroughs still remain in Level 3 evacuation status “GO”: The Teklanika… Read More ›
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Rain arrives in Delta, Firefighters going direct
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Wesday – August 16, 2023 Rain arrives in Delta, Firefighters going direct Rain finally arrived in the Delta area in place of warm and… Read More ›
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Transfer of command on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
The McCoy Creek Fire saw limited growth on Tuesday. Firefighters continued to mop up the Salcha River corridor 50-100 feet within the fire perimeter, and hot spots up to 300 feet were extinguished as needed. Crews continued to patrol near… Read More ›
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Over 1,000 firefighters continue suppression and containment efforts in Alaska wildfires
There was no significant acreage growth on the fires in Interior Alaska yesterday. A high-pressure ridge continues to hold on, allowing drier and warmer weather to linger in the region. This ridge is expected to begin weakening later this week… Read More ›
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