(Sutton, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP), in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Matanuska Valley Moose Range beginning in May 2026, as weather and fuel conditions… Read More ›
Air Quality
State to Conduct Prescribed Burns at Creamer’s Field
(Fairbanks, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) is partnering with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge near Fairbanks, starting as early as May… Read More ›
Resource shift on Oskawalik Fire brings fresh support
Today brought a shift in resources on the Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about 4 miles south of Crooked Creek. Southwest Crew #1 completed their assignment and was demobilized from the fire, beginning their journey home. Replacing them, a portion of… Read More ›
Air quality alert for interior Alaska due to wildfire smoke
Fairbanks, Bettles, Fort Yukon, and other areas are experiencing moderate to unhealthy conditions, with smoke settling in overnight and reducing visibility sometimes to less than a mile. Fort Yukon, Fairbanks, and Bettles are expected to see the most significant smoke… Read More ›
More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex
Crews empty “pumpkins”, roll hose and return gear to the warehouse. Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Tuesday, July 9, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,699 Personnel: 183 Containment: 0% Completed… Read More ›
Grapefruit Complex sees clear skies as structure protection nears completion
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Monday, July 8, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 236 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Crews are working toward finalizing structure protection… Read More ›
Crews remaining continue protection and cataloging of structures on the Grapefruit Complex
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 314 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 50% An additional 0.1″ to 0.5″ of rain… Read More ›
Structure preparation is nearing the half way mark on the Grapefruit Complex
Grapefruit Complex Update July 6, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 324 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 45% Continued widespread rain over the fire has minimized spread. Fire… Read More ›
Air Quality: Smoke Outlook for June 26-27
Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8:42 a.m., June 26, 2024. Special Statement The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Smoke Advisory that is in effect until 10 am today. For air quality advisories issued by… Read More ›
Fires across Central and Eastern Alaska continue to impact air quality in the region
An air quality advisory was issued on Thursday for an increase in smoke due to an uptick in fire activity across Central and Eastern Alaska. Communities within the region close to the fire areas will continue to be impacted by… Read More ›