Fire managers for the Alaska Division of Forestry are hopeful that more boots on the ground will help them get a leg up on a 176-acre wildfire burning along the Klutina River south of Copper Center. Two crews from Montana… Read More ›
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Lightning strikes spark dozen new wildfires in Southwest Alaska on Wednesday
The Division of Forestry is actively managing numerous new and existing wildfires in Alaska’s Southwest Area. Twelve new, lightning-caused fire starts were reported in the wake of widespread thunderstorms Wednesday, increasing the number of active fires in the Southwest Area… Read More ›
Nugget Creek Fire growing but dense smoke prevents mapping mission
Dense smoke has prevented fire managers from getting a good look at the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) the past two days but it’s likely the fire burning east of Fairbanks in the Chena River State Recreation Area has grown considerably… Read More ›
New fires pop up in Southwest Alaska; existing fires growing larger
The Alaska Division of Forestry is actively managing several new and existing wildfires in the Southwest Alaska, many of which are growing in size due to the extended spell of hot, dry weather. The Tundra Lake Fire (#474) was reported… Read More ›
Continued progress on the Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires: no new fire growth
Yesterday’s operations: Continued to mop-up and gain depth around both fire perimeters. Identified and mitigated problem areas. Demobilized 1 strike team of engines and 1 taskforce of engines at end of shift. Today’s operations: Northwest Incident Management Team 12 completed… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone Activity Hampered by Smoke
Widespread smoke challenged firefighters yesterday by limiting their use of aircraft and making fuels less conducive to burnout operations. Fires are still growing in size, but at a slower rate than that seen over the past few days. Firefighting resources… Read More ›
Hess Creek Fire Update 7/10/19
Current Situation: Yesterday smoke receded to a level on the #HessCreekFire where fire personnel could fly the perimeter of the fire. During the flight, fire officials obtained a more accurate acreage and observed fire behavior, which allowed them to tailor… Read More ›
Firefighters working to contain 80-acre wildfire near Klutina River south of Glennallen
Eight smokejumpers were still trying to corral an 80-acre wildfire burning near the Klutina River south of Glennallen on Tuesday. The Klutina River Fire (#461) is located about 20 miles south of Glennallen, less than one-half mile east and south… Read More ›
Fire use module from Utah takes over Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta
A 10-person module of Utah firefighters assumed control of the Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction on Tuesday. The fire was started by lightning on June 29 about 15 miles west of Delta Junction and has grown to an… Read More ›
Malaspina and Montana Creek fire update – July 9, 2019: Type 2 IMT takes command of fires
Firefighters on the Malaspina Fire made excellent progress on Monday, completing direct fireline construction with chainsaws and establishing hose lays around the fire’s perimeter. Interior portions of the fire remain active. The fire is 85 acres in size and 20%… Read More ›
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