This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern and coastal areas. These include the DOF protection areas of Kenai/Kodiak, Southwest, Mat-Su, Valdez/Copper River, Fairbanks, Delta, and Tok. There was one new fire… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Mop up operations continue to prove successful
432 acres, 96% contained, 146 personnel Firefighters are presently searching for any remaining heat to a depth of 300 feet along the fire’s perimeter, with special focus on the short, uncontained section at the fire’s northwestern edge. Aerial resources continue… Read More ›
Idaho Team 1 IMT3 transition to BLM AFS
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 94 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment from the field continues today on the McDonald Fire. The Idaho Team 1 Type 3 Incident Management Team will… Read More ›
One fire remains staffed 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. There were no new… Read More ›
Regular Park operations in full swing at Denali
HEALY, Alaska – Normal operations have resumed in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture and the National Park Service have welcomed visitors back. Some areas, however, remain closed due to firefighting support activities. These… Read More ›
Backhaul of supplies continues as Idaho Team 1 IMT3 begins transition to BLM AFS
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 93 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment from the field increases on the McDonald Fire as the Idaho Team 1 Incident Management Team 3 transitions command… Read More ›
White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity from the Globe Fire
Fire closure order rescinded. Public access restored to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Globe Fire (#253), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office… Read More ›
No new fires reported Tuesday 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. There were no new… Read More ›
Denali National Park resumes normal operations
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 ›
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 ›