The lightning-caused Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192), located 15 miles west of Chicken, is estimated at 600 acres with a 100% active perimeter. The fire is burning in mixed timber, black spruce, and tundra, continues to show flanking and high activity…. Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
Smokejumpers are on the ground in Rampart after responding Wednesday night to a large, fast-moving wildfire burning north of the Yukon River, directly across from the community. The fire was estimated at 200 acres by 9 p.m.
The Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office temporarily closed the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area on Wednesday due to a wildfire. The closure includes trails, public use cabins, trail shelters, and the Wickersham Dome… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) Fairbanks #1 Type 2 Crew had overnighted near the Fish Creek Fire (#174), a lighting caused fire Tuesday afternoon located about 2.25 miles east of Mile 25 Steese Highway, north of Kinross… Read More ›
Update 8:30pm The estimated acreage of the Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) has increased to 600 acres due to receptive fuels and shifting winds. Two scoopers have been on scene working on the east side of the fire perimeter. Smokejumpers have… Read More ›
UPDATE 9:30 PM – The Billy Creek Fire (#189) is now estimated to be 15 acres. It continues to smolder with isolated torching. The two retardant tankers have returned to their base after making multiple drops, being able to load… Read More ›
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew worked into the evening Tuesday securing the edge of the Flat Creek Fire (#168). Located approximately two miles north of Mile 24 Chena Hot Springs Road, the… Read More ›
Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›
9 a.m., Wednesday (June 18) Update: Quick work by six smokejumpers and supporting aircraft stopped the spread of the Rabbit Fire (#176) near Unalakleet Tuesday night, holding it to just under 3 acres. The coordinated effort included single-engine water scoopers,… Read More ›
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