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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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Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires transferred back to local unit
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,628 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,315 acres. This will be the final update for these fires unless significant change occurs. These Fires will be transferred back to the local unit effective 0800 Tuesday morning…. Read More ›
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Firefighters make progress overnight on Johnson Fire
Update as of July 14 at 11:40 AM The Johnson Fire is now contained and controlled. Update as of July 14 at 9:30 AM Six smokejumpers and a helitack crew remained on the Johnson Fire overnight to continue suppression efforts…. Read More ›
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Crews complete key work as Nelchina Glacier Fire reaches 19% containment
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located approximately 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse, remains 3,920 acres and is now 19% contained. There are currently 69 personnel assigned to the fire. Fire crews have completed mop-up to the 100-foot standard… Read More ›
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Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires show no growth
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Warm and dry conditions with higher winds increased fire activity on areas across the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires yesterday…. Read More ›
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Steady progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair planning begins
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) located just 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse Fire (#226) continue to make steady progress, working towards completion of mop up operations along the north edge of the fire. Crews are… Read More ›
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Protection measures the focus for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderate fire activity was seen yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires. Light precipitation fell over the fires which… Read More ›
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No change reported on the Salcha Group Fires overnight
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 11, 2025. View printable PDF of map This will be the last update for the Salcha Group Fires unless significant change occurs. These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and… Read More ›
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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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