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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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Active engagement, no precipitation reported on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Firefighters were actively engaged on the McCoy Creek Fire Tuesday. Assessment of structures between river mile 15 and mile 32 was completed. Firefighters are also constructing direct line on the eastern flank of the fire, working to halt fire’s progression… Read More ›
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With help from cool, wet weather, crews make progress on Delta Junction area wildfires (#191 & #299)
Cooler temperatures, moist air, and rain gave firefighters the opportunity to directly attack some areas of the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191), and more time to build secondary lines on the north flank of Mount Hayes Fire (#299). Firefighters were… Read More ›
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Precipitation, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderates activity on multiple incidents
Continued scattered showers and thunderstorms delivered precipitation to many fires across the region yesterday. Wetting rains, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderated activity on multiple incidents, allowing personnel to take direct suppression actions along fire edges. Anair quality advisory… Read More ›
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Structure protection continues on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Slightly cooler temperatures helped moderate fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Monday, allowing firefighters to reengage in direct suppression operations. Resources ensured the spot fires that crossed the Salcha River on Sunday showed no fire activity Monday and will… Read More ›
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Smoky conditions near Delta Junction cause health concerns, but help decrease fire activity
Thick smoke blanketed the Delta Junction area Monday, creating hazardous air quality and significantly limiting visibility, while also decreasing fire behavior. Firefighters focused primarily on structure protection especially on the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191). Some of this work can… Read More ›
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Scattered thunderstorms and moderating temperatures forecasted for Interior Alaska
Forecasted rain and cooler temperatures today are expected to moderate fire activity and smoke across the region, though a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Yukon Flats due to lightning activity. Air quality advisories are in effect for central… Read More ›
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Single day growth of 35,000 acres pushes year to date total to 110,000 with Red Flag Warnings again today
A single day increase of 35,000 acres on Sunday pushed the total year to date acreage across the 110,000-acre mark. Red Flag Warnings remain for the Central Interior, Deltana and Tanana Flats, Fairbanks and the Middle Tanana Valley, Upper Koyukuk,… Read More ›
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Sunday evening update for Pogo Mine Road & Delta Junction area fires
Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) Firefighters are engaged in structure protection around private land, power lines and the pipeline. Portable pumps and water tanks are in place to provide water for sprinkler systems and fire hoses. The fire has crossed… Read More ›
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Firefighters hold McCoy Creek Fire south of Salcha River
Saturday, high temperatures and southeast wind contributed to increased fire activity on the McCoy Creek fire. Firefighters enhanced fire lines along the Salcha River corridor and utilized aircraft, including tankers and helicopters, to protect structures north of the fire area…. Read More ›
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Air quality advisories issued for the Interior due to hazardous conditions
Due to increased fire activity brought on by the chinook winds, Interior Alaska is experiencing near hazardous conditions. Air quality advisories are in effect for central and eastern Alaska. Chinook winds are bringing Red Flag conditions again today to the Alaska… Read More ›
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