The majority of the fire’s activity continues to be on the southern flanks, with the fire making short south and south easterly runs. This is mainly due to heavy fuels that are receptive to burning. However, winds have also been… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Fire growth within Lime Complex anticipated today due to Red Flag conditions
June 30, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 602,010 acres. There are 275 resources assigned to the complex. Highlights: The Alaska Green Team… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire Evacuation Update FNSB Emergency Alert for Chatanika River Corridor
FNSB Alert! FNSB Emergency Alert: A Level 3 Evacuation is in effect for the following area(s): Properties West of Murphy Creek along the Chatanika River Corridor. Evacuate NOW. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should… Read More ›
Poorman Complex established to manage 3 fires in Galena, Tanana zones
A Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered to take over management of three fires that make up the Poorman Complex in the Galena and Tanana zones. The Donut Fire (#335), Camp Creek Fire (#352), and Sunset Fire (#369)… Read More ›
Smoke continues to impact operations at Lime Complex and firefighters implement protection measures ahead of Red Flag weather
June 29, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 588,150 acres. There are 223 total resources assigned to the complex, including hand crews, fire… Read More ›
Fish Fire 319 is 100% contained
(Fairbanks) – The Fish Fire (#319) is 100 percent contained at 231 acres, as of today. Crews will continue to monitor and walk the perimeter. The Douglas Fire 336 has grown to 10,789 acres. Crews suppress the fire where it… Read More ›
Pacific Northwest Team to take charge of 6 fires in the Bean Complex
A new incident management team will assume command of the Bean Complex on Wednesday, June 29. Pacific Northwest Team 7, a Type 2 team, is expected to be in place to assist local communities and agencies in management of the… Read More ›
Heavy smoke delayed Lime Complex aerial resources over much of the planning area
June 28, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 572,925 acres. There are over 237 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Firefighters working hard to shore up and improve protection measures for values at risk within Lime Complex
June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 