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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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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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Nelchina Glacier Fire: wet weather slows fire, crews focus on containment objectives
Firefighters experienced a quieter operational day on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse, due to significant rainfall and cold weather. Currently, there are 72 firefighters assigned to the fire. With minimal fire growth… Read More ›
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Uncle Sam Creek Fire moves to monitor status
Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376) Acres: 900 Firefighting resources assigned to the Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376) have been reallocated to other fires due to higher priorities and needs. Despite the increase in acreage, fire behavior has moderated due to increased… Read More ›
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Morning rains bring short term relief for firefighters on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226)
Light precipitation fell over the fire area early yesterday morning, bringing some much-needed relief to firefighters on the ground at the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of Eureka Roadhouse. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity associated with the passing… Read More ›
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