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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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Firefighters Monitor Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038)
Smoke was reported Friday evening near the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038), located about 5 miles northeast of Healy. An engine from Anderson and a Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter responded to investigate. During an aerial reconnaissance flight, the… Read More ›
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Firefighters Progress on Interior Alaska Fires
Interior Alaska currently has two staffed fires, the Tatlanika Fire (#246) and the McCloud Fire (#472). Tatlanika Fire (#246) – The 31,421-acre Tatlanika Fire continues to burn in the Tanana Flats between the Tatlanika Creek to the west and Wood River on the northeastern edge. Smoke from the fire has drifted over the Interior and may remain until winds shift…. Read More ›
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Smokejumpers, Helicopters Respond to New Start
5:30 p.m. – A SMOD (suppression module) of six firefighters from Southwest Alaska has been ordered to the fire. Engine 269 and Fairbanks Area Forestry’s Helicopter 169 were released from the fire while Alaska Fire Service’s H-405AE remains onsite to provide support. Resources continue to make progress towards containment. 2:40 p.m., August 12, 2026 – Eight Smokejumpers, two helicopters and an engine are… Read More ›
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Fairbanks, Delta and Tok Areas Begin Burn Suspension
Burn permits are suspended starting Wednesday, August 12, in the Fairbanks, Tok, and Delta Areas due to critical weather conditions. This suspension includes both the East and West Delta zones, Salcha and Railbelt Zones. The suspensions will remain in place until… Read More ›
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Response Mobilized for Tatlanika Fire (#246)
The Tatlanika Fire (#246) was initially discovered on June 20th in the Tanana Flats near the Tatlanika River. The incident has been continuously monitored throughout the summer by the Fairbanks Area Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Under a Limited… Read More ›
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Alaska firefighters transition Little John Fire and complete work on Shovel Fire
Alaska firefighters have completed their work on the Little John Fire (#448) near the U.S.-Canada border, while Canadian firefighters will remain on the fire to continue suppression work. The Shovel Fire (#451) near the Chatanika River is contained and controlled. The Little… Read More ›
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Little John Fire (#448) burning on the Alcan Border
The Little John Fire (#448), which was responded to on the evening of August 1, is currently estimated at 20 to 30 acres near the U.S.–Canada border, approximately 3 miles south of the Alcan Highway. Spruce, tussock, and tundra terrain… Read More ›
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Shovel Fire starts north of mile 46.5 Chatanika River
Callers reported a new fire at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Shovel Fire (#451) is located near Mile 46.5 of the Chatanika River. The fire spread from a burning structure into the surrounding wildlands and is estimated at one quarter acre…. Read More ›
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Tok Fire Prevention Area suspends Burn Permits
Burn Permits are suspended effective as of Saturday morning, August 1st starting at 9:00 AM, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking and warming type… Read More ›
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Smoke from Tatlanika Fire visible from Fairbanks and Denali Boroughs
Fire officials are receiving multiple reports of smoke visible from Fairbanks and the Denali Borough. The smoke is coming from the existing Tatlanika Fire (#246), located approximately 25 miles east of Clear. This is not a new fire. A reconnaissance… Read More ›
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