Lime Complex Daily Update July 15, 2022 – 9 a.m. The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Firefighters complete structure preparation along Poorman Road
Firefighters completed structure preparation for approximately 33 structures along the Poorman Road area. At this time, there are no immediate threats to structures near the Camp Creek and Donut Fires. Crews will continue to monitor fire activity and assess structures… Read More ›
Evacuation statuses reduced within the Middle Tanana Complex
(Fairbanks, AK) – Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced fire activity on the nine fires burning in the areas of Salcha, Shaw, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are being reduced to Level 1 Ready for all areas in… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and moisture moderate fire growth on Paradise Complex
Fires on the Paradise Complex saw low to moderate fire growth yesterday, and the same is expected for today. Hotshots and smokejumpers are still working in the community of Lake Minchumina to prepare structures and cut fire breaks around native… Read More ›
Limited activity on Little Chena River Fire; pockets of heat remain
Moderating weather continues to have a dampening effect on fire behavior across most of the Little Chena River Fire (#499). Minor precipitation fell yesterday morning, although not enough rainfall has been received to soak into the thick duff layer. Temperatures… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex Virtual Meeting on Friday, July 15 at 7:30 pm
The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 managing the Middle Tanana Complex will hold one more community meeting before transitioning these fires to a type 3 team on Monday. This meeting is virtual, meaning it will be broadcast… Read More ›
Current structure protection measures nearing completion on Middle Tanana Complex as fire behavior remains low
The fires across the Middle Tanana Complex have received substantial precipitation over the last several days. All fires have shown little activity with the lower temperatures and higher humidity levels. A virtual public meeting will be held on Friday, July… Read More ›
Changing Conditions Afford Firefighters Substantial Progress on Clear Fire; Containment Increases to 49%
(Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Tomorrow, July 15 at 6:00 p.m., an orderly transition of command of the Clear Fire will take place between Northwest Team 10 and the incoming Type 1 Incident Management Team, Northern Rockies Team 1. Yesterday,… Read More ›
Weather aids firefighters in mop up and suppression
NW9 Incident Management Team Lime Complex Daily Update July 14, 2022 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 141 resources assigned to… Read More ›
Minimal fire activity and growth across the Poorman Complex
There was minimal fire activity and fire growth across the Poorman complex yesterday. Lower temperatures and increased humidity resulted in moderated fire behavior including smoldering and creeping; vegetation is currently less receptive to burning. Baker River Hotshots continue with structure… Read More ›