Several evacuation notices are now in effect for the unincorporated areas within the Middle Tanana Complex of fires near Delta Junction. Along the Goodpaster River, these are now in place: The Goodpaster River corridor from river mile 0 to 8.6… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Smoke and inversion reduced expected fire behavior on the Minto Lakes Fire
Crews putting in pumps along the Chatanika river to assist in extinguishing spots and heat.
Bean Complex growth causes Evacuation Recommendations on three fires
Twelve consecutive days of hot dry weather and Red Flag conditions have set the Bean Complex fires on a path of active fire behavior with steady and persistent growth. These conditions are expected to persist through the weekend into early… Read More ›
Smoke Moderates Fire Activity on the Clear Fire Despite Continued Red Flag Warning
(Clear, Alaska) – Crews are conducting strategic burning operations again today near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT… Read More ›
Better satellite imagery enables more accurate estimate of Lime Complex acres burned
July 10, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 819,856 acres, and there are 164 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Moderate fire growth on southern portion of Poorman Complex expected over the next couple days
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 ›
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 ›