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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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Crews push deeper into burn area on the Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair plans take shape
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) continued mop-up operations along the north edge of the fire Thursday, working 40 to 60 feet into the burned area with a goal of reaching 100 feet. Structure protection equipment has been… Read More ›
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Crews work to remove hazards on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderated fire activity yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake Fire (#292) allowed resources to make progress in strengthening lines and identifying action points. Helicopter and… Read More ›
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Salcha Group fires remain in monitor status
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and infrastructure in the region. They will continue to be monitored by air and ground resources…. Read More ›
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Continued progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as crews begin suppression repair
Crews continued making steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) three miles south of the Eureka roadhouse yesterday as calm, dry weather supported safe and effective operations on the ground.
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Helicopter and boat operations continue on the Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
Public information map for the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires, July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Negligible fire activity yesterday as wetter, cooler conditions… Read More ›
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New incident off of Whirl a Way Circle near Palmer
4:30 PM Update Crews have completed a scratch line on the south side of the fire and are actively constructing another on the north side. A scratch line is a hastily dug fireline typically cleared down to mineral soil that… Read More ›
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New Type 3 team takes over the Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires on July 9, 2025
Public information map for the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires, July 9, 2025. View Printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres after a reduction of 600 acres due to better mapping. The Sand… Read More ›
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Salcha Fires display decrease in fire activity overnight
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 9, 2025. View printable PDF of map Plans to staff this fire with a Type 3 incident management team have been altered due to higher priority fires that threaten communities and infrastructure. These fires… Read More ›
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Resource Advisor arrives as crews make steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse. It remains at 3,919 acres at 12% contained. There are currently 71 personnel assigned to the fire. With warmer temperatures… Read More ›
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Increased fire activity triggers new Incident Management Team order for Salcha area fires
Click for printable PDF map An increase in activity on fires burning in the Salcha River corridor triggered the request for an Incident Management Team to take command of three Division of Forestry incidents. Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team… Read More ›
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