Eight smokejumpers and the North Star Crew are working to protect structures in the vicinity of the Wood Fire (#330). It is near the U.S.-Canadian border, just 4.5 miles northwest of the Poker Creek Port of Entry. It is now… Read More ›
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Single day growth of 35,000 acres pushes year to date total to 110,000 with Red Flag Warnings again today
A single day increase of 35,000 acres on Sunday pushed the total year to date acreage across the 110,000-acre mark. Red Flag Warnings remain for the Central Interior, Deltana and Tanana Flats, Fairbanks and the Middle Tanana Valley, Upper Koyukuk,… Read More ›
Sunday evening update for Pogo Mine Road & Delta Junction area fires
Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) Firefighters are engaged in structure protection around private land, power lines and the pipeline. Portable pumps and water tanks are in place to provide water for sprinkler systems and fire hoses. The fire has crossed… Read More ›
Several fires contribute to smoky weekend around Fairbanks
The hot, dry and windy conditions in the Fairbanks area this weekend resulted in increased activity on several existing fires. Among the many fires producing an impressive and very visible smoke column was the Delta Fire (#221), which is burning… Read More ›
Air quality advisories issued for the Interior due to hazardous conditions
Due to increased fire activity brought on by the chinook winds, Interior Alaska is experiencing near hazardous conditions. Air quality advisories are in effect for central and eastern Alaska. Chinook winds are bringing Red Flag conditions again today to the Alaska… Read More ›
Pogo Mine Road Fire shows large growth to northeast merging with smaller fires
Afternoon Chinook winds increased activity on the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) causing growth on the northeast corner of the fire. This resulted in the fire merging with 6-Mile Pogo Fire (#196) and other smaller fires in the area. The… Read More ›
Mount Hayes Fire causing ash fall along Alaska Highway corridor
Fire activity picked up on the Mount Hayes Fire (#299) burning along the Gerstle River, six miles south of Mile 1393 Alaska Highway. Southerly Chinook winds started in the afternoon, pushing Interior fires into fresh fuels. Ash fallout has been… Read More ›
Over 300 fires recorded in Alaska so far this season
Fire activity across Interior Alaska is on the increase Saturday afternoon due to hot, dry and windy conditions. Firefighters, aircraft and helicopters are all being utilized to protect people and property. Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches remain in… Read More ›
Red Flag Warnings today issued for Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Salcha, Tanana, Anderson, Healy and Glennallen
Red Flag Warnings have been issued for portions of the Interior and Copper River Basin. This includes the communities of Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Salcha, Tanana, Anderson, Healy and Glennallen. [Editor note: Fairbanks was added to the Red Flag Warning area… Read More ›
Lost Horse Creek Fire grows to the east behind Haystack Subdivision as Alaska Type 2 IMT assumes command
The Lost Horse Creek Fire spread an estimated 500 acres to the east/southeast into the Caribou Creek drainage behind the Haystack Subdivision yesterday. The east flank of the fire was burning towards the 2021 Haystack Fire scar. The fire is… Read More ›
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