Firefighters are making excellent progress as they work to extinguish the Fish Fire (#319) on the west side of the Dalton Highway near mile marker 116. A Type 3 incident management team from Nevada assumed command of the fire at… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Minimal growth on the East Fork Fire
St. Mary’s Alaska – As of 7 AM today, June 22, the Alaska Type 2 Green Incident Management Team has transferred command of the East Fork and Apoon Pass fires to a smaller type three incident management team lead by… Read More ›
Alaska moves to Preparedness Level 4 at noon today
Based on current and expected fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group has decided to elevate the state from Preparedness Level 3 to Preparedness Level 4. The change will take effect today, June 22, at noon. At present there are… Read More ›
Increased winds show perimeter growth on active fires edge within Lime Complex
June 22, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 484,720 acres. There are over 229 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Clear Fire on east side of Teklanika River
Last update tonight 10:30 pm— Precipitation was reported on the fire. Winds have driven fire growth. It is estimated to be over 1,000 acres. White Mountain T2IA crew has arrived and at staging and will be shuttled to fire. Prineville… Read More ›
New law makes it easier to hire, train local firefighters
(Fairbanks, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 209 “An Act relating to emergency firefighters” yesterday in Fairbanks that will help build the State’s mostly rural-based firefighting crews, strengthen local economies, and provide enhanced public safety to Alaska communities…. Read More ›
Aggie Creek Fire north of Fairbanks
Firefighters continue to improve their saw line around the 65-acre Aggie Creek Fire (#284). The containment remains at 20%. The four spot fires have saw line around them with pumps and hose lays. Crews are mopping each of them up,… Read More ›
Alaska IMT transfers command of the East Fork Fire
June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 AM East Fork Fire STATS: 166,587 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 205Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce% Contained: 100% of containment objective (71%… Read More ›
Reconnaissance flight conducted for accurate mapping and fire behavior on Lime Complex
June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 450,470 acres. An aerial reconnaissance mission was conducted today by operations to validate the information that has been collected from satellite information. There are over 219 total resources… Read More ›
Central Creek Airstrip Fire’s growth slowed by rain
The growth of the Central Creek Airstrip Fire (#295) has slowed as it spreads into old burned areas. The ridge tops still have scattered melting snow patches hindering the fire’s progress. The lightning caused fire has been following drainages to… Read More ›