Overnight the weather stations in the area of the McDonald Fire received a half inch of rain. This, along with the precipitation and cool temperatures on Friday, moderated fire behavior and there was minimal perimeter growth. Today, Idaho Team 1 IMT 3 will shadow the BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 3 organization to prepare to take over the fire on Sunday.
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The Riley Fire gains containment
388 acres, 25% contained, 196 personnelSaturday, July 6, 2024 HEALY, Alaska – The Riley Fire is now at 25% containment, encompassing the southeast edge and northernmost tip. Fire managers are confident that the fire will not cross the containment line,… Read More ›
Ongoing rain and cooler temperatures aid firefighters in suppression efforts 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. Burn permit suspensions have… Read More ›
Firefighters remove hazard trees on the Grapefruit Complex as rain slows the fire
GrapefruitComplex 6:00 PM UPDATE Road is open to one lane traffic with a pilot car. More repairs ongoing, two lane traffic will be established midweek. Please have patience and drive safely. 12:00 PM Update from the Alaska State Troopers: –… Read More ›
A rainy 4th of July cools the Riley Fire
Friday, July 5, 2024388 acres, 5% contained, 173 personnel HEALY, Alaska –The Riley Fire remains at 5% containment, as crews continue to improve the firebreak—making sure the fire is extinguished at least 25 feet from the perimeter into the fire… Read More ›
Wet weather to continue today over McDonald Fire
Rain and cooler temperatures set up over the McDonald Fire on Thursday as a series of fronts pushed across the region. This moderated fire behavior. A reconnaissance flight found minimal fire activity, mostly backing and smoldering. There was minimal perimeter growth. Overnight, weather stations in the area received anywhere from a half inch to an inch of rain.
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5 p.m. Thursday, there were 165 active wildfires statewide, with 6 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 323 fires have burned 538,273 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Thursday’s staffed fires within the BLM… Read More ›
DOF responded to a new fire in the Northern Region as cooler temperatures and wide-spread rain showers move across the state
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 will continue to… Read More ›
Power restored to Nenana Canyon on the Riley Fire
At 7 a.m., the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 2 led by Incident Commander Ed Sanford took command of the Riley Fire, located in Denali National Park and Preserve a mile north of the entrance.
Change in weather contributes to the decreased levels of evacuations on the Grapefruit Complex
To see the entire Video on Facebook, please click on the photo or the link below. https://fb.watch/t6LJ6quCNo Grapefruit Complex Update, July 4 ,2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres:… Read More ›
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