Due to an increase in fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire this afternoon, a “Go” evacuation order has been issued for Chena Hot Springs Resort and residences along Chena Hot Springs Road from Mile 48 to Mile 56. The Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order at 4:15 p.m. advising local residents and guests at the resort to leave the area immediately.
AK Fire Info
Wind change makes for smoky conditions on Munson Creek Fire and in Fairbanks
The thick smoke is the result of a wind change more than increased fire activity. The 19,700-acre fire continues to spread slowly in all directions and will continue to do so today with temperatures forecast to be in the high 70s with low relative humidity and east winds up to 13 mph.
Lichen Fire 100% contained at 2.5 acres just before midnight; overnight patrol quiet and Pioneer Peak Hotshots arrived to finish mop up
The 2.5 acre Lichen Fire was declared 100% contained at 11:10pm on July 4th by DNR Type 4 Incident Commander Brian Carver. A coordinated local response with direct fireline construction, air support by both Mat-Su helitack and retardant tankers, and… Read More ›
Mat-Su helitack, crew and local engines use direct fireline and retardant to hammer small 3 acre Lichen Fire north of Willow at mile 91
The small approximately 3-4 acre Lichen Fire (#323) is burning near Lichen Drive in the Upper Susitna area north of Willow around milepost 91 of the Parks Highway. The cause of the fire is under investigation. As of 8:30pm on… Read More ›
Firefighters mopping up Deadwood Fire near Central
Firefighters are mopping up the Deadwood Fire (#315) after a quick response by BLM Alaska Fire Service Friday kept it limited to 33 acres.
Munson Creek Fire behavior moderates; better mapping puts size at 19,700 acres
Start Date: 06/18/2021 Location: 52 miles E of Fairbanks, AK Cause: Lightning Fire Size: 19,700 acres Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 106 Fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire moderated yesterday evening due in part to light precipitation and movement of the… Read More ›
State forestry firefighter seriously injured in vehicle rollover on Chena Hot Springs Road
An Alaska Division of Forestry firefighter was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Saturday as he drove to the Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs east of Fairbanks. The firefighter was traveling alone to the fire at the… Read More ›
Dry Creek Fire south of Manley calms after a few busy days
Fire activity moderated on the Dry Creek Fire (#195) a few days of substantial growth. The fire burned approximately 15,800 acres since June 30 – mostly to the west – and was estimated at 45,643 acres by the end of Saturday
Munson Creek Fire remains active but winds push smoke away from Chena Hot Springs
There was no drama on the Munson Creek Fire Saturday as slightly cooler temperatures and higher relatively humidity moderated fire behavior somewhat on the 11,200-acre fire burning near Chena Hot Springs about 50 miles east of Fairbanks. The fire remained… Read More ›
Smokejumpers, aircraft corral new wildfire near Central
Smokejumpers, aided by aircraft, were able to corral the Deadwood Fire (#315) burning near Central late Friday night. Firefighters will spend Saturday tracking down any spot fires that sprung up outside the main fire’s perimeter and making sure the sawed control line around the main fire holds. The BLM Alaska Fire Service Midnight Sun Hotshots will join the 16 smokejumpers on the ground today to help work toward the goal of making sure the 33-acre fire is completely extinguished.
