Expect minimal fire behavior today with cloudy and cool conditions. The Great Basin Team 1 will begin transitioning to the Northern Rockies Team 4 today. The Northern Rockies Team 4 will take command of the Swan Lake Fire on Tuesday,… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
9/9/19 – 9:30 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Seasonal Weather Conditions Summary of Sunday’s Operations There was minimal fire activity yesterday, with light winds and temperatures in the 60’s. Crews continued to monitor the fireline looking for hot spots. Today’s Operations Fireline operations will continue to be similar… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Update: 09-09-19
Burn permit suspensions have been lifted for the Mat-Su Borough. Burn barrels and open burning are allowed with a permit. Details can be found at http://www.akfireinfo.com. Please respect private property boundaries when gathering firewood along the Parks Highway. Firefighters made… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire Update September 9
A Change in Management: The 1,318 acre Deshka Landing Fire, which started on August 17 five miles south west of Willow, Alaska remains at 95 percent containment. Today (Monday) at 4:00 p.m. management of the fire will be turned over… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – September 8, 2019 – 7:45 PM
Swan Lake Fire behavior was minimal today. Firefighters made great progress on the fire line. The Northern Rockies Team 4, arrived today at the Swan Lake Fire Incident Command Post. They received an in-briefing from the Great Basin Team 1,… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire – Supply and Backhaul “Breaking it Down”
Live – #McKinleyFire – September 8, 2019, Supply and Backhaul with Ordering Manager Tray Hall “Breaking it Down,” and how we deal with all of that dirty hose. Crews will continue to work around structures removing hazards such as unstable… Read More ›
September 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Update
#swanlakefire The last firefighters and their equipment are expected to be off the line at the Caribou Lake Fire this afternoon. On the Swan Lake Fire, some crews are demobilizing and excess equipment is being hauled back to be readied… Read More ›
09/08/19 – 3:15 p.m. – South Alaska Smoke Outlook
With cooler, wetter weather and reduced fire behavior, smoke from wildfires has diminished noticeably in the Southcentral Alaska region. The Smoke Outlook published on September 8, 2019 will be the final outlook produced for this area. A general 3-day outlook… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Interview with Molly and Jessi Owners of Sheep Creek Lodge in Caswell, Alaska – Neighbors helping Neighbors
#McKinleyFire – Uncertain of whether the Sheep Creek Lodge was still standing after the wildfire burned through their neighborhood, these two women along with lodge staff opened their doors to the community, fire crew and everyone else. Listen to Lodge… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire – IC Al Lawson Thanks Community
As Pacific Northwest Incident Command Team 10 finishes the task on the Deshka Landing Fire, Incident Commander has some closing words of thanks in this short video. #deshkalandingfire
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 