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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 continue Starry Fire containment as rain hits
Firefighters are continuing work on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) as wet weather moves in. With 70% containment, crews have been cutting jack straw, removing fallen trees and using water to extinguish hot spots. On Friday, firefighters worked to extinguish… Read More ›
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Firefighters mop up, prepare for rain on the Starry Fire (#234)
Firefighters on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) worked 50 to 100 feet in from the fire perimeter Friday, extinguishing areas of heat. Containment is now 70%. There is rain in the forecast for Friday evening and a greater than 50%… Read More ›
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Granite fire nears full containment
#222 Granite Fire- Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 90% contained. The Southwest 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and Clackamas Crew continue suppression efforts on the 36 acre fire. A thermal detection drone was flown over the incident to locate any remaining heat hidden beneath… Read More ›
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Preparedness Pays Off During Recent Alaska Fire Activity
The recent stretch of lightning and elevated fire weather across Alaska demonstrated why years of investment in firefighters, aviation resources, hazardous fuels reduction, support personnel, and strategic planning matter. Over several days of heightened fire activity, Alaska Division of Forestry… Read More ›
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Firefighters progress on Anderson area fires
The 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) has reached 65% containment a week after the initial attack. The perimeter has been secured up to 50 feet deep on the west side, with crews cutting black spruce and jack straw, or tangled trees,… Read More ›
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Red Flag Warnings issued for McGrath and surrounding areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Interior Alaska, including McGrath, Middle and Lower Yukon Valleys, Innoko Valley, and Fortymile Country. The Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 a.m…. Read More ›
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Starry containment increases, Lost Fire in monitor
Containment on the Starry Fire (#234) increased today to 65%. Firefighters worked 10 to 50 feet in from the fire perimeter, extinguishing areas of heat. Crews are now cutting in jack straw — thick sections of fallen trees that are… Read More ›
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Crews continue containment on Delta Area fires
#257 Barley 2 Fire– Located 13 miles east of Delta Junction, the Barley 2 Fire is 100% contained and will remain in monitor status. #222 Granite Fire– Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 85% contained. The Southwest Type 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and the… Read More ›
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Crews advance containment on four staffed fires in Mat-Su and Southwest Areas
44 firefighters continue working on four staffed fires within the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s Coastal Region in the Mat-Su and Southwest Areas. Fire activity remained limited across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska this week. With increased containment on staffed… Read More ›
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Starry firefighters reach 60% containment
It’s been six days since the initial attack of the Starry Fire (#234) in Anderson, Alaska. So far firefighters have stopped progression of the 547-acre fire, wrapped it with dozer line and hose and have secured 10 feet in around… Read More ›
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