Cloudy, cool, wet, and breezy conditions are expected to continue across much of Alaska for the next few days. Thunderstorm activity is expected to be minimal, but potential for lightning remains in the Alaska Range and the Fortymile Country. The… Read More ›
Cool, wet, and breezy conditions are expected across much of Alaska for the next few days. Ran is reducing fire concerns in much of the state. However, Southcentral Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula remain drier and could have higher resistance… Read More ›
Lightning activity is expected to diminish throughout Alaska this weekend. Thunderstorms with lightning are still forecast for today, particularly in the northeast portion of the state. Later in the day, a low-pressure system will bring cooler temperatures, rain, and wind… Read More ›
With prolific lightning across the state for over a week, including over 9,000 strikes yesterday, new fires continue to ignite across the U.S. Wildland Fire Service management areas in Western, Eastern, Northern, and Interior Alaska. Air resources have provided crucial… Read More ›
Containment on the Starry Fire (#234) increased today to 65%. Firefighters worked 10 to 50 feet in from the fire perimeter, extinguishing areas of heat. Crews are now cutting in jack straw — thick sections of fallen trees that are… Read More ›
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Midnight Sun Hotshots helped nearly two dozen smokejumpers complete a hose lay around the Jade Fire (#285) on Wednesday. This part of Alaska is among the hottest and driest in the state, with red flag warnings in effect for the Upper Kobuk and Lower Koyukuk Valleys today. This means conditions could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires.
44 firefighters continue working on four staffed fires within the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s Coastal Region in the Mat-Su and Southwest Areas. Fire activity remained limited across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska this week. With increased containment on staffed… Read More ›
A strong band of thunderstorms with abundant lightning again covered a broad swath of the state on Wednesday, from the southwest to northeast. A dense concentration of lightning strikes was recorded in the Brooks Range and the northern reaches of… Read More ›
Firefighters took advantage of the rain brought in by thunderstorms last night and made significant progress on the Starry Fire #234, reaching 60% containment. The five crews working on the fire were able to secure 10 feet in around the… Read More ›
Drivers traveling on the Taylor Highway (Alaska Highway 5) near milepost 110 should be aware of possible smoke impacts from the Polly Fire (228) that could reduce visibility. They should also watch for and yield to firefighting traffic.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 