As temperatures increase across the Poorman Complex and drying conditions occur, moderate fire growth is expected on the Camp Creek Fire (#352) and the Donut Fire (#335). The Sunset Fire (#369) ran into natural barriers on three sides, with a… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Billy Creek Fire #522 Reached 100 Acres Today
Yesterday, fire crews responded to a new fire near Dot Lake. Billy Creek Fire (#522) was reported on July 8th as a lightning-caused fire. The fire is located two miles north of Dot Lake between the Alaska Highway and the… Read More ›
Beluga Fire is a new start off of the Seward Highway.
Update Sunday July 10th, 11:30 am- Alaska Division of Forestry firefighters have been able to contain and control the Beluga Fire. Video of helicopter 7AM dropping water on the Beluga Fire on Saturday July 9. Anchorage, AK – Firefighters are… Read More ›
Paradise Complex created in midst of Red Flag Warnings
Resources and efforts are increasing on the newly created Paradise Complex of seven fires burning near Lake Minchumina in Central Interior Alaska. Helicopters and crews are focusing their efforts on constructing indirect fireline (a firebreak built away from the edge… Read More ›
Critically Dry Fuels Continue to Drive Fire Behavior
Interior Alaska has been extremely dry this summer with very little precipitation. The best indicator of the number of fires and how quickly they burn is called the Buildup Index (BUI), which measures the moisture content of natural fuels. Hot… Read More ›
Crew To Move In To Rampart Today
No significant growth was observed yesterday on fires within the Dalton Highway Complex. With today’s weather forecast to be warmer and drier, additional growth on the fires is anticipated. On the north end of the complex, personnel are working to… Read More ›
Yukon Flats Set to Break Record for Consecutive Red Flag Warnings for Lightning
Red Flag warnings for lightning have been extended through Sunday night for the Upper Yukon Zone tying the current record set during the 2015 fire season. 1,300 new strikes were reported yesterday but precipitation accompanied many of the storms which… Read More ›
Hotshot and aviation assets pick up two spots across the Chatanika River, Minto Lakes Fire
Dalton Hotshot crew picking up spot fires across the Chatanika River yesterday.
Fire weather on the Bean Complex approaches the threshold for extreme fire growth
Active fire behavior with steady and persistent growth is occurring over many areas of the Complex. The potential for extreme fire behavior exists as temperatures increase and relative humidity decreases to critical levels. The hot and dry conditions are expected… Read More ›
Red flag warning issued for Clear Fire Area; conditions prime for extreme fire activity
(Clear, Alaska) – A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for the fire area today. Conditions have set the stage for a critical fire weather environment, and residents who have chosen to stay in areas defined as “Go” are again… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 