This will be the final update from Northern Rockies Team 1. Zane Brown’s Type 3 team will assume command of the fire tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. “We appreciate the support from communities affected by the Clear Fire. The safety of… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Final daily update for the Paradise Complex, firefighters continue to monitor fires in Central Alaska
While winds increased fire activity on the Snohomish and Hog Butte fires Monday, consumption was primarily interior to the fire perimeter. Fire behavior on the Paradise Complex has moderated to smoldering. No communities are threatened by fires in the complex… Read More ›
Dozer-constructed fuel breaks and clean up in progress
Summary: Monday’s wind event brought down trees across the fire area. Yesterday, crews cleared trees from roads and re-opened firefighter access routes. Fire managers flew over the fire yesterday morning and confirmed that all fire activity remained inside control lines. Weather: Partly cloudy… Read More ›
Paradise Complex fires continue to smolder, removal of equipment continues
While winds increased fire activity on the Snohomish Fire Monday, no communities are threatened by fires in the Paradise Complex of seven fires burning in Central Alaska. Winds did blow down trees and cause power outages. Firefighters are helping communities… Read More ›
Extreme weather increases fire activity
Summary: High winds with gusts measuring up to 43 mph moved over the fire area yesterday. The winds created hazardous conditions for firefighters, blowing down numerous trees across the fire and grounding helicopters. There was no fire growth despite several days… Read More ›
Fire Suppression Repair Work Continues
Summary: Warm, dry, and gusty winds passed over the Clear Fire area yesterday. There was some active fire behavior inside the perimeter; however, all firelines held, and no fire growth occurred. Helicopter bucket drops kept the fire in check inside… Read More ›
Limited Fire Activity on the Clear Fire
Summary: Today’s weather forecast calls for higher temperatures and lower humidities. As a result, there is some potential for limited fire activity within the fire’s perimeter, and some smoke may be visible today. Weather: Expect a generally sunny day with… Read More ›
Firefighters Transition to Fire Suppression Repair
Summary: Firefighters made good progress on the fire’s north side by completing the backhaul of hoses, pumps, and other fire suppression equipment ahead of schedule. Boats on the Teklanika River have transported firefighters, equipment, and supplies on the north. With… Read More ›
Clear Fire efforts shift towards equipment backhaul and fire line patrol
Summary: An infrared flight over the fire confirmed it has not increased in size for several days. Aerial Infrared (IR) heat detection flights are still detecting scattered heat inside the fire perimeter. Firefighters are utilizing the information produced by the… Read More ›
Wildfires burn more than 3 million acres in Alaska
For the first time since 2015, Alaska has recorded a 3 million acre fire season. It also reached this milestone in 2005, 2004, 1990, 1969, and 1957 since 1950 when accurate counting of acres began.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 