The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) continues to grow with an estimated acreage of more than 8,300 acres. A smoke inversion has prevented aircraft from flying which is delaying more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter. The June 21st lightning caused fire… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Lodging needed for flight crews
Update 6:00 PM.- The response has been overwhelming! We have secured rooms for all of our fire personnel. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you Alaska for making a difference! With the increase in current fire activity in Alaska,… Read More ›
Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Moved into “GO” status on the Clear Fire
Clear, Alaska. – As of 2:30pm on June 25, fire management operations on the Clear Fire (#346) have made recommendations to the Denali Borough that the following areas be placed into the “GO” evacuation level: Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision,… Read More ›
Crews fighting Sunset Fire (#369) focused on point protection
Smokejumpers are working to protect structures and allotments threatened by the lighting-caused Sunset Fire (#369). Smoky skies Saturday morning have prevented aircraft from supporting crews on the ground, who are focused on point protection. Firefighters have been in contact with… Read More ›
Arctic Circle Wayside and Arctic Circle Campground Reopen Today
The Central Yukon Field Office (AKCYD) has decided to reopen the Arctic Circle Wayside and newly upgraded Arctic Circle Campground at noon today. Across the Dalton Highway from the Wayside and campground, the Fish Fire #319 continues to smolder and… Read More ›
East Fork Fire final update
St. Mary’s AK- Growth of the East Fork Fire has significantly slowed within the last several days. The current size of the fire is 166,587 acres. There is a low level of activity on the fire’s northern edge, characterized by… Read More ›
Crews preparing for increased potential for fire growth on Lime Complex with continued hot, dry conditions and increased winds
June 25, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 528,260 acres. There are over 215 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Higher Winds and Warmer Temperatures Pushed Clear Fire South Two Miles Yesterday
STATS: 4,413.8 acres Location: 3.2 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Personnel: 117 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, Lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce Clear, Alaska. –… Read More ›
NEW FIRE: 12 smokejumpers fighting Sunset Fire (#369) 60 miles east of Ruby
Twelve smokejumpers are fighting the Sunset Fire (#369), which is burning near the banks of the Yukon River about 60 miles upriver from Ruby. The fire is in a Full Protection area. Two allotments between the fire and the river… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire more than doubles in size
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) grew more than 4,000 acres overnight and is now estimated to be 6,000 acres. The June 21st lightning caused fire is burning between Washington Creek and Chatanika River, two miles north of the Murphy Dome… Read More ›
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