The McDonald Fire received wind from the west-southwest Wednesday, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Fire behavior was moderated due to the higher humidity yesterday and smoke was present on the highway over the course of the day.
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BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, there were 169 active wildfires statewide, with 8 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 320 fires have burned 484,845 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Wednesday’s staffed fires within the BLM… Read More ›
Forecasted southwest winds will affect air quality and fire behavior for fires in DOFs 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 ›
DOF firefighters are responding to a new fire north of Fairbanks along the Chatanika River
5:15 PM Update – Firefighters have a saw line cut around the entire fire, estimated to be 1.3 acres. Pumps and hose lays are being set up on the saw line. The Fire Bosses have been released. The helicopter circled… Read More ›
Minimal fire activity observed on McDonald Fire
Size: 165,038 Personnel: 76 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – There was minimal fire activity across the McDonald Fire on Tuesday. Heavy smoke over the fire dissipated, reducing the impact on the highway and surrounding areas…. Read More ›
High winds expected with the approach of a cold front on the Grapefruit Complex
To see the entire Video on Facebook, please click on the photo or the link below. https://www.facebook.com/BLMAFS/videos/1038790367904739 Grapefruit Complex Update July 3, 2024 Grapefruit Complex Update Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks… Read More ›
Flasco (#259) reaches 100% containment, Deception Pup (#252) holds at 90%
The Flasco Fire was contained Tuesday afternoon. Supplies and firefighters were airlifted back to the Central airport via a BLM Alaska Fire Service helicopter. The fire is expected to remain in patrol status until declared out. The BLM AFS Type… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5.p.m. on Tuesday, there were 172 active wildfires statewide, with 18 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 315 fires have burned 461,652 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for todays staffed fires within the… Read More ›
Containment of the Riley Fire near Denali National Park and Preserve increases
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Despite a north wind shift Monday, containment lines on the Riley Fire held, keeping it from the Denali Park and Preserve entrance. The fire is now 10% contained after firefighters extended a containment line into the railroad… Read More ›
Cooler, wetter weather moderates staffed fires in DOF’s Northern Region, no new fires reported Monday
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 ›
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