Anchorage should get a break from smoke generated by the Swan Lake Fire on the Kenai Peninsula starting today. However, smoke will continue to impact and send air quality to unhealthy levels in many parts of Interior Alaska, including the… Read More ›
Air Quality
Hazardous Trees along Elliott Highway – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/12/19
Current Situation: The two spot fires from the #HessCreekFire that crossed the Elliott Highway on Tuesday grew by five additional acres by the time firefighters finished constructing line Thursday evening. Suppression efforts were impeded by hazardous trees, which continued to… Read More ›
Know the health risks of wildfire smoke and take precautions during air advisories
Smoke produced by several active wildfires has resulted in air quality advisories for many regions of the state in recent weeks, including Southeast, Southwest, Southcentral, Central and the Eastern Interior of Alaska. Alaskans should check for air quality advisories on… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone Activity Hampered by Smoke
Widespread smoke challenged firefighters yesterday by limiting their use of aircraft and making fuels less conducive to burnout operations. Fires are still growing in size, but at a slower rate than that seen over the past few days. Firefighting resources… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone Sees Increase In Fire Activity
Several fires throughout the eastern Interior are showing extreme fire behavior with the warm temperatures and very dry fuels. Fires are growing in size and persist in spreading smoke across the region. The Upper Yukon Fire Management Zone, which covers… Read More ›
Smoke Blankets Upper Yukon Fire Zone
The Upper Yukon continues to experience above normal fire conditions and resources to respond to new fires are stretched thin. One new fire was reported. The Mich Fire (#452) is in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The fire is smoldering in… Read More ›
Upper Yukon: Hotter, Drier Weather is Here to Stay for a While
With continued high temperatures and very dry fuels, the Upper Yukon is likely to see new fire starts and significant growth on existing fires for the next several days. As ongoing fires become more active, they will likely be increasingly… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Sees Highest Threat for Increased Fire Activity
Upper Yukon Sees Highest Threat for Increased Fire Activity Today’s holiday is the last day of cooler weather across the Interior. The Upper Yukon Fire Management Zone, along with Southcentral Alaska, has the highest threat for active fire spread and… Read More ›
Higher Temperatures Expected to Bring Dangerous Wildfire Conditions
While the Upper Yukon Fire Zone has had cooler temperatures in recent days, weather patterns are expected to return to hotter and drier conditions for the rest of the week. As temperatures rise, the Upper Yukon will likely see dangerous… Read More ›
Smoke Forecast for 7-1-19
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the west will continue to transport smoke to the east-northeast. The amount of smoke generated and impacts should be reduced today due to the rain. SOUTHCENTRAL: The southerly winds seen Sunday will be replaced by northwest winds, sweeping smoke… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 