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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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Munson Creek Fire within half mile of Chena Hot Springs; firefighters positioned to defend structures
The Munson Creek Fire is currently less than a half mile from Chena Hot Springs Resort and trees can be seen torching on the hillside behind the resort as the fire slowly advances down the hill. As of 8 p.m.,… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire intensifies, evacuation order issued for Chena Hot Springs and residences from Mile 48 to 56 on Hot Springs Road
Due to an increase in fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire this afternoon, a “Go” evacuation order has been issued for Chena Hot Springs Resort and residences along Chena Hot Springs Road from Mile 48 to Mile 56. The Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order at 4:15 p.m. advising local residents and guests at the resort to leave the area immediately.
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Wind change makes for smoky conditions on Munson Creek Fire and in Fairbanks
The thick smoke is the result of a wind change more than increased fire activity. The 19,700-acre fire continues to spread slowly in all directions and will continue to do so today with temperatures forecast to be in the high 70s with low relative humidity and east winds up to 13 mph.
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Munson Creek Fire behavior moderates; better mapping puts size at 19,700 acres
Start Date: 06/18/2021 Location: 52 miles E of Fairbanks, AK Cause: Lightning Fire Size: 19,700 acres Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 106 Fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire moderated yesterday evening due in part to light precipitation and movement of the… Read More ›
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State forestry firefighter seriously injured in vehicle rollover on Chena Hot Springs Road
An Alaska Division of Forestry firefighter was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Saturday as he drove to the Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs east of Fairbanks. The firefighter was traveling alone to the fire at the… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire remains active but winds push smoke away from Chena Hot Springs
There was no drama on the Munson Creek Fire Saturday as slightly cooler temperatures and higher relatively humidity moderated fire behavior somewhat on the 11,200-acre fire burning near Chena Hot Springs about 50 miles east of Fairbanks. The fire remained… Read More ›
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Cooler, cloudier weather helps calm Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs
Cooler, cloudier and moister weather was helping to temper fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs on Saturday morning as firefighters continue work to prep cabins, homes and other structures along Chena Hot Springs Road in… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire keeps growing as it moves closer to Chena Hot Springs; firefighters focus on protecting resort, homes and cabins
The Munson Creek Fire burning near Chena Hot Springs east of Fairbanks continues to grow and advance toward the hot springs and Chena Hot Springs Road. Hot, dry conditions and south winds produced another day of extreme fire behavior today,… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire crosses ridgeline behind Chena Hot Springs; firefighters fall back for structure protection
The Munson Creek Fire burning near Chena Hot Springs crossed a ridgeline about 2 miles south of the hot springs early Friday afternoon and firefighters are falling back to set up protection measures around structures at Chena Hot Springs Resort… Read More ›
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Munson Creek Fire balloons to estimated 8,900 acres; borough issues “Set” evac notice for residents at end of Chena Hot Springs Road
The Munson Creek Fire burning just south of Chena Hot Springs 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks mushroomed to almost 9,000 acres on Thursday and the Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a “Set” evacuation notice for residents living east of Mile… Read More ›
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