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Governor Mike Dunleavy declares May 8-14 as Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska
The days are growing longer, day-time temperatures are heating up, and we have had several nights that the temperatures remained above freezing. To help raise awareness, Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed May 8-14 as “Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week… Read More ›
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State forestry to conduct prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field
(Fairbanks, AK) – Weather permitting, the Alaska Division of Forestry will be partnering with the Department of Fish and Game to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge starting as early as Monday, May 9. The burns… Read More ›
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Additional resources arrive to help contain Isom Creek Fire
The Isom Creek Fire (#187) continued to burn actively Sunday, spreading to the southwest through stands of black spruce mixed with hardwoods. Firefighters report the fire is resistant to control due to continued warm and dry weather. A contingent of… Read More ›
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Rain continues over the Bristol Bay region
Rain continued to fall across the remaining staffed fires burning in southwest Alaska on Sunday to help moderate fire behavior. Rain remains in the forecast for the region through the week. Smokejumpers are overseeing the last of the back haul… Read More ›
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Fires remain active as rain moves through Bristol Bay region
Dry conditions through the summer have allowed fires in the Bristol Bay region to remain active despite recent rains. Deep pockets of peat and duff continue to contain heat and are resistant to extinguish. Satellite-based detection equipment shows areas of… Read More ›
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More rain on the way for fires in the Bristol Bay region
Iliamna Airport reported over 0.6 inches of rain fell Friday as the first of two weather fronts moved over fire areas in southwest Alaska. King Salmon and New Stuyahok both reported more than 0.3 inches of rain. The second wave… Read More ›
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Rain moderates fire activity in Bristol Bay region
The first of two weather fronts expected in Southwest Alaska has arrived, bringing rain to the fires burning near King Salmon, Levelock and New Stuyahok. The second wave, forecast for Sunday, is expected to bring even heavier rains to the… Read More ›
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Fires remain active in southwest Alaska as dry conditions persist
Prolonged dry periods have resulted in drought conditions that are continuing to make wildfires in the Bristol Bay region extremely resistant to extinguishment. A change from dry weather is forecast for this weekend with the first wave of showers expected… Read More ›
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Drought conditions leaving southwest Alaska fires resistant to control
The Bristol Bay area is experiencing severe drought conditions this summer. National Weather Service data shows King Salmon is more than 3 inches below their normal precipitation for June, July and August. Firefighters working on fires in the area are… Read More ›
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Persistent drought conditions keep fires active in southwest Alaska
Eight smokejumpers were deployed Monday evening to the Ethel Creek Fire (#516) located 53 miles northwest of Nondalton. The lightning-caused fire started July 11 in a Limited suppression area. The fire has grown to an estimated 18,126 acres and is… Read More ›
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