(Clear, Alaska) – Again today, crews may be working near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT PARK CARS… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Increased fire activity on the Camp Creek Fire due to dry conditions and increased wind
Fire activity increased on the Camp Creek Fire on Sunday due to dry, burnable vegetation and increased wind. The southern portion of the Poorman Complex experienced wind gusts of up to 23 mph from the southwest resulting in moderate growth… Read More ›
Active fire day expected, air ops to increase on Lime Complex today
July 11, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 829,629 acres, and there are 155 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Rainfall overnight reduces fire activity on Little Chena River Fire
Fire behavior on the Little Chena River Fire (#499) was moderate yesterday. Rainfall last night and this morning has lowered fire activity even more today. A dense smoke layer yesterday throughout Fairbanks and surrounding areas limited the use of helicopters… Read More ›
Reduced fire activity anticipated today over the Middle Tanana Complex due to overnight rain showers
Evacuation levels on the Goodpaster river were announced today consistent with those in the Salcha river corridor. River mile 0 to river mile 8.6 is now in READY status. River mile 8.6 to river mile 33.9 is in SET status…. Read More ›
Evacuation statuses change within the Middle Tanana Complex
Several evacuation notices are now in effect for the unincorporated areas within the Middle Tanana Complex of fires near Delta Junction. Along the Goodpaster River, these are now in place: The Goodpaster River corridor from river mile 0 to 8.6… Read More ›
Smoke Moderates Fire Activity on the Clear Fire Despite Continued Red Flag Warning
(Clear, Alaska) – Crews are conducting strategic burning operations again today near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT… Read More ›
Better satellite imagery enables more accurate estimate of Lime Complex acres burned
July 10, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 819,856 acres, and there are 164 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Middle Tanana community meeting scheduled for Sunday, July 10 at 7:00 pm
A community meeting for the Middle Tanana Complex will be held on Sunday, July 10 at 7:00 PM at the Delta Junction Community Center (2887 Deborah Street). It will also be simulcast on KDHS Radio 95.5 and recorded and posted… Read More ›
Thunderstorm winds increased activity on the Little Chena River Fire
Around 5PM Friday, thunderstorm activity around the Little Chena River Fire (#499) created outflow winds which greatly increased fire activity resulting in trees torching and up to 50-foot flame lengths. Crews relocated to a safe area while several tankers and… Read More ›