HEALY, Alaska – As of today, Denali National Park and Preserve is open and returning to normal operations. The National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture welcomed visitors back to the park this morning. However, Riley… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Downsizing begins on McDonald Fire as mop up continues
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 118 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire managers conducted an aerial survey of the fire and mop-up operations in the 5 Mile Creek Area on Tuesday. The diligent efforts of firefighters to… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there were 157 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 328 fires have burned 579,648 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Tuesday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
New fire reported along Alaska Highway in DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. On Monday night, State… Read More ›
More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex
Crews empty “pumpkins”, roll hose and return gear to the warehouse. Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Tuesday, July 9, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,699 Personnel: 183 Containment: 0% Completed… Read More ›
Riley firefighters tackle hotspots with aerial support
432 acres, 96% contained, 244 personnel HEALY, Alaska – Significant progress was made yesterday on securing the fire’s edge towards increased containment and fire managers are confident that 96% of the line is now contained. Fire personnel continue to seek… Read More ›
Mop up continues on McDonald Fire
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 118 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Crews will continue to secure the line in the 5 Mile Creek Area by consolidating and piling up unburned or partially burned vegetation and debris. This… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 2 p.m. Monday, there were 162 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 326 fires have burned 540,918 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Monday’s staffed fires within the BLM Alaska Fire Service protection area.
Firefighters continue to make progress toward objectives and demobilize across DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. Rain showers will decrease… Read More ›
Grapefruit Complex sees clear skies as structure protection nears completion
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Monday, July 8, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 236 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Crews are working toward finalizing structure protection… Read More ›