Update 11:35 pm– With the help of smokejumpers and aircraft utilizing retardant around the fire perimeter, ground resources will be able to continue direct suppression efforts. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra…. Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Himalya Road Fire prompts “READY” status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Update 10:30pmFirefighters are reporting fire behavior as creeping and smoldering, as the fire has grown to 20 acres. Ground resources are on their way to support smokejumpers on the ground as they start to cut a saw line to build a… Read More ›
New Wildfire Reported Near Eureka Roadhouse Five Miles Off the Glenn Highway
10:00 PM Fire Update: Fire activity on the Mile 128 Glenn Hwy Fire (#226) has moderated this evening as the fire has reached areas of higher fuel moisture and a decrease in nighttime temperatures due to the proximity of the… Read More ›
Fire updates across southwest Alaska
Telidaside Fire (#137) Firefighters have completed point protection objectives for values at risk in the area. This strategy involves placing sprinkler systems and water pumps near cabins or homes so they can quickly be activated if the fire approaches due… Read More ›
Rampart becomes hub of firefighting activity as crews mobilize for Lush Fire
Rampart is set to become a busy hub in the coming days as additional firefighting resources – including a Type 3 Incident Management Team and multiple crews – mobilize in response to the Lush Fire (#199), burning across the Yukon River.
Fairbanks Borough Issues Level 1 “Ready” Status Along Salcha River Due to Marshall Mountain Fire
The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) have merged and are now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). The fire is estimated at 300 acres and continues to burn in black spruce with active flame… Read More ›
DOF Responds to the Bonnifield Creek Fire Near Gold King Airstrip
Update 10:37 pm– Full Suppression Efforts Continue on the Bonnifield Creek Fire The Bonnifield Creek Fire (#208) is currently 20.2 acres, and crews are actively working towards full suppression. Air operations have been busy throughout the day, with a helicopter… Read More ›
More fires reported near Central
BLM Alaska Fire Service is responding to a fire southwest of Central. Two single-engine and two multi-engine water scoopers are en route to the Deadwood Fire (#214), and BLM AFS is also mobilizing smokejumpers.
Additional resources ordered to the Kechumstuk Creek Fire west of Chicken
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 ›
North meets South: Crews Closing the Gap on the Oskawalik Fire
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 ›