While the amount of acreage burned in Alaska during June of 2015 shattered the previous acreage record set in June of 2004 by more than 700,000 acres, it remains to be seen if this summer’s wildfire season will keep pace… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Baker Fire update, July 2
Baker Fire Update Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A public meeting will be held Wednesday night at 7:00pm at the Hot Springs Hall in Manley to inform the community of the current status of the Baker Fire #456, North Fork Fire… Read More ›
Aggie Creek Fire update, July 1
Contact Fire Information: 907-347-2637 – Hours: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Facebook: Aggie Creek Fire Date of Detection: June 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM Current Size: 15,601 acres (size decreased with more accurate mapping) Location: 30 miles North West… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Wednesday, July 1
Updated at noon #622 Marten Creek: 27 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Tuesday: Demobilized four smokejumpers as the Upper Yukon #1 Type 2 Crew arrived. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Monday: Six smokejumpers were deployed… Read More ›
Tetlin Hills Fire update, July 1
July 1, 2015: 1200 hours CONTACT: Jim Schwarber, (907) 451-2704, james.schwarber@alaska.gov Dozer Line Surrounds Tetlin Hills Fire as Weather Moderates (Tok, AK) – The bulldozer line around the Tetlin Hills Fire was completed yesterday. A 20-person Type 2 hand crew… Read More ›
Tanana Area Fire update, July 1
For more info: Please contact Information Officers: Jennifer Costich or Steve Till, Tanana school ICP, at 907-987-9835 or NorthIdahoTeamOne@gmail.com. Inciweb (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov) also provides fire information.From the Inciweb homepage, select “Spicer Creek” or “Tozitna” fires from the drop down list at… Read More ›
Galena Zone Fire update, July 1
Contact: Public Information Officers: Peri Suenram Phone: 907-987-9838 *Note New Phone* Contact Us: galenafires2015@gmail.com or http://inciweb.gov/incident/4327/ CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK AT GALENA FIRES There is a Notice to Airmen in effect for a 25 mile radius around the village… Read More ›
Rex Complex Fire update, July 1
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team #1 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander Fire Information Number: 907-582-1406 Fire Information E-Mail: rexcomplexfireinfo@gmail.com Fire Information Website: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4319/ Location: Kobe: 6 miles SW of Anderson Fish Cr: 5 mi. NE… Read More ›
Anaconda Creek and West Fork Fires update, July 1
Fire Update – Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Anaconda Creek & West Fork Fires Fire Information 907-799-5486 SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4321/ Facebook: Anaconda Creek Fire E-mail: anacondacreekfire@gmail.com Quick Facts Incident Summary: Approximate Acreage, Anaconda Fire: 1091 acres ; West Fork Fire:… Read More ›
Healy Lake and Michigan Creek Fire update, July 1
Healy Lake Fire – Michigan Creek Fire Southern Area Gold Team Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:00 AM Fire Information Office – 907-895-1824 HealyLakeFireInfo@gmail.com Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM. to 9:00 PM. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4312/ Follow us on Facebook: Healy Lake Fire 2015… Read More ›