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• National Park Service Prohibits Open Fires at Gates of the Arctic and Yukon-Charley Rivers Park and Preserves

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 19, 2015

  FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Effective immediately, National Park Service officials at Gates of the Arctic and Yukon-Charley Rivers Park and Preserves are prohibiting the use of all open fires and activities that unduly increase the fire danger in Gates of the… Read More ›

• All Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 19, 2015

  Very high fire danger exists in Denali National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires… Read More ›

• All Open Fires Prohibited in Kenai Fjords National Park

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 19, 2015

  Seward, Alaska – Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused the Kenai Peninsula, including the Kenai Fjords National Park, to be extremely dry. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and… Read More ›

• Type 2 Team takes Command of Chugach National Forest Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 19, 2015

  Anchorage 3 p.m. – A reconnaissance flight yesterday, June 19 provided more accurate information on the two lightning-caused wildfires that ignited Tuesday evening, June 16 on Chugach National Forest – Kenai Peninsula and acreage for the fires has been updated. Both… Read More ›

• Chugach National Forest Fire Suppression Efforts Reinforced on Stetson Creek & Juneau Lake Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 18, 2015

  Anchorage 8:30 p.m. – Two lightning-caused wildfires that ignited Tuesday evening, June 16 on Chugach National Forest – Kenai Peninsula remain active. The Juneau Creek fire is an estimated 100 acres. Structure protection for cabins is in place. Helicopter support was… Read More ›

• Campfires prohibited in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 18, 2015

  Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused extremely dry conditions in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and activities which unduly increase the… Read More ›

• Lightning Ignites Two Wildfires on Chugach National Forest

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 17, 2015

  Anchorage 7:36 p.m: Two wildfires were reported Tuesday, June 16, on the Chugach National Forest – Kenai Peninsula following dry lightning strikes. Juneau Lake Fire Located east of Juneau Lake and north of Cooper Landing between the Juneau and Romig Forest… Read More ›

• Extreme fire danger in Katmai National Park and Preserve prompt fire officials to prohibit the use of campfires

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 15, 2015

  KING SALMON, Alaska – Effective immediately, officials at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve are prohibiting the use of camp fires due to the extreme fire danger. No open campfires will be… Read More ›

• Extreme Fire Danger: Lake Clark National Park and Preserve discourages use of campfires

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 15, 2015

  Port Alsworth, Alaska –Fire danger in Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake region is very high and approaching extreme as prolonged hot, dry and windy weather has dried Park vegetation. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may… Read More ›

• Chisana River 2 Wildfire makes large run, grows onto the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 11, 2015

  Copper Center, AK – The Chisana River 2 wildfire, burning 25 miles West of Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada burned north and west yesterday, onto the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. The lightning caused fire that was sparked June 9 is now… Read More ›