Firefighters continue working to stamp out two human-caused wildfires burning in southwest Alaska, one near the coastal village of Pilot Point on the Alaska Peninsula and one near the village of Akiachak along the Kuskokwim River. Twelve smokejumpers from the… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Smokejumpers deployed to wildfire threatening fish camp, allotments on Kuskokwim River near Akiachak
The Alaska Division of Forestry deployed 12 smokejumpers on an estimated 100-acre wildfire burning near the village of Akiachak in southwest Alaska Tuesday afternoon to protect a fish camp and Native allotments surrounding the fire. The smokejumpers, from the BLM… Read More ›
Wildfire near Pilot Point on Alaska Peninsula grows to 500 acres but no longer a threat to village
A wildfire that ignited as a result of an escaped dump fire near the village of Pilot Point on the Alaska Peninsula is now estimated to be at least 500 acres but all immediate threats to the village have been… Read More ›
First coal seam fire of 2021 reported near Healy
It’s a sure sign of wildfire season in Interior Alaska – the first coal seam fire of the year near Healy. The Fairbanks Area Forestry station responded to the report of a wildfire off Healy Creek Spur Road near the… Read More ›
Firefighters working to contain 2-acre wildfire near downtown Glennallen
UPDATE, 4:40 p.m. The Moose Creek Fire in Glennallen is now 70% contained and firefighters expect to reach full containment in the next hour. Resources from the GlennRich Fire Rescue have been release from the scene and the helicopter will… Read More ›
Grass fires in Mat-Su Valley are evidence that exposed fuels are ready to burn
The recent, rapid snow melt has ushered in the grass fire season in the Mat-Su Valley. Property owners need to get a Division of Forestry burn permit and follow the safe burning guidelines listed on it if they are burning… Read More ›
Firefighters hiking in to extinguish small wildfire on Pioneer Peak near Palmer
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. – The Pioneer Peak Fire fire is estimated at two-tenths of an acre and is now 70% contained, thanks to the hard work of two firefighters who hiked into the fire with tools and a chainsaw and… Read More ›
Firefighters snuff out small wildfire near Tustumena Lake on Kenai Peninsula
Firefighters from the Kenai/Kodiak Area forestry station are mopping up a small wildfire that was reported Tuesday afternoon near Tustumena Lake on the Kenai Peninsula. The Border Lake Fire (#348) is estimated at ½ acre and is located about 3… Read More ›
BLM AFS smokejumpers mopping up fire northwest of Circle
BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers are busy mopping up the Birch Creek Fire (#346) after they and assisting aircraft were able to catch the Birch Creek Fire at 15 acres Tuesday evening.
Smokejumpers respond to two new fires in Interior Alaska
BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumpers responded to two fires in rural Alaska in the last few days, emphasizing dry conditions still exist in some areas despite the wet, cold weather present in other regions. The Richmond Fire (#338) burning 39 miles north of Bettles is suspected of being human caused. It’s a reminder that people still need to be careful that their outdoor activities don’t ignite a fire.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 