The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3, Incident Commander Mike Almas, assumed command of the Middle Tanana Complex at 8:00 am on July 6, 2022. A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 pm at… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Air operations ramp up on the Bean Complex as smoke lifts
The road to get firefighters into the four largest fires in the Bean Complex ends at Manley Hot Springs on the Tanana River. Beyond there, the only route to work is by helicopter or boat. The past few days have… Read More ›
Firefighters and Aircraft Continue Coordinated Protection Efforts for Communities in the Clear Fire Area
(Clear, Alaska) – There will be a COMMUNITY MEETING to share information on the Clear Fire on THURSDAY, July 7th at 7:30pm at the Anderson Fire Hall, 911 D Street, Anderson, AK. The meeting will also be broadcast live on… Read More ›
Crews to secure fire line on Lime Complex, protect villages and allotments
July 06, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of nine staffed fires and nine unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 782,468 acres, and there are 187 resources assigned to the complex. Each of these fires… Read More ›
Firefighters complete structure preparation around multiple cabins near Poorman Road
Firefighters complete structure preparation around multiple cabins. Structure preparation includes clearing nearby vegetation, installing pumps and sprinkler systems, and identifying any hazards around those structures. Crews continue to work within the vicinity of Poorman Road between the Donut and Camp… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Community meeting in Haystack on Thursday night at 7pm.
We will be holding a community meeting in Haystack (Haystack Laundry and Showers) on Thursday night at 7pm. We will have presentations from fire operations, fire behavior and weather. The Red Flag Warning again was extended and remains in effect… Read More ›
June 6 Update: Firefighters focused on Slathtouka fire (#431) located 18 air miles southwest of Alatna and Allakaket
The Slathtouka Fire (#431) was caused by a lightning strike on July 3. The fire is currently measured at approximately 1,900 acres, moving slightly north, and is about 18 air miles southwest of the communities of Alatna and Allakaket, on… Read More ›
Dalton Highway Complex Reaches 69,731 Acres
There are 107 personnel working on the seven fires that comprise the Dalton Highway Complex. The complex is being managed operationally with a north zone and south zone. One additional fire, the MM 125 Fire (#441), was added to the… Read More ›
Lightning results in 10 new starts while precipitation aids firefighters in the Upper Yukon Zone.
Lightning over the July 4th weekend ignited 10 new fires in the Upper Yukon Zone. The accompanying thunderstorms brought some limited precipitation which helped firefighters make significant progress on the six staffed fires in the zone. Wind River Fire (#465)… Read More ›
Thunderstorms cause firefighters to shift priorities in the Bean Complex
A second day of scattered thunderstorms and gusty, erratic winds caused several of the fires in the Bean Complex to grow. The Tanana River Fire (#310) spotted across the Tolovana River along the western perimeter. Smoke continues to impede helicopter… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 