Size: 9,552 acres Containment: 7% Start Date: June 21, 2022 Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwood and black spruce Location: 8.5 miles west of Anderson, Alaska Personnel: 207 Cause: Natural, Lightning From Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Firefighters working hard to shore up and improve protection measures for values at risk within Lime Complex
June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Clear Fire helicopter pilot identified
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we share the news a pilot supporting the Clear Fire outside Anderson, AK, died in a helicopter crash. The pilot and sole occupant was Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, AK. Wildland firefighters… Read More ›
Helicopter Accident on Clear Fire
A helicopter working on the Clear Fire (#346) was involved in an accident while supporting the incident at approximately 7:30 PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Firefighters responded along with Alaska State Troopers. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire – Evacuation Level Change
The Minto Lakes Fire Incident Command in partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations have recommended the Emergency Evacuation Level for all residents and visitors west of Shovel Creek along the Chatanika River Valley, be changed to a Level 2… Read More ›
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Drones & Wildfires: The Good, The Bad
UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems or drones – are a relatively new tool for wildland firefighters, providing fire managers and ground crews with real-time photos, videos, mapping capabilities and infrared imaging to detect heat signatures and spot fires. Drones are… Read More ›
Arctic Wayside is Open
The Central Yukon Field Office (AKCYD) has reopened the Arctic Circle Wayside. Across the Dalton Highway from the Arctic Circle Wayside and campground, firefighters are removing the hose from the perimeter of the Fish Fire #319. Mop up continues on… Read More ›
Continued Warm and Dry Conditions Aid Fire Spread, Spur More Evacuations as Type 2 Team Takes Over Management of Clear Fire
Size: 5,500 acres Location: 3 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Containment: 5% Personnel: 172 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce (Clear,… Read More ›
Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs
June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 