Crews are flying drones today near Engineer Lake as well as near the Fuller Lake Trail in search of hot spots. If heat is found near the line firefighters will take action to extinguish those areas of concern. Fire crews… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Mat-Su Valley burn suspension to be lifted at noon today; Kenai Peninsula burn suspension remains in effect
Due to significant rainfall yesterday and last night, the burn permit suspension that has been in effect for the Matanuska-Susitina Valley will be lifted at noon today, Sunday, September 8. Open debris burning and the use of burn barrels will… Read More ›
9/8/19 – 11:10 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Significant Rainfall Measured Over Fire Significant rain fell across the fire perimeter overnight. One-half inch fell over the fireline with .6” being reported in Cooper Landing. Rain and cloud cover have resulted in little fire activity. The fire continues to… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 8, 2019 – 8:40 AM
#Swanlakefire Up to a half of inch of rain fell on the fire overnight and because of that fire activity is expected to be minimal today. Hundreds of firefighters remain engaged in extinguishing hot spots and other actions to further… Read More ›
McKinley Fire – Morning Update, 9/8/2019
Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 95% Personnel: 399 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Burn permit suspensions lifted for Mat-Su Borough today at noon! This does not apply to the Kenai area. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov Please respect private property boundaries when… Read More ›
South Alaska Smoke Outlook 09/08/19
Fire Fire activity on specific fires is described in the AICC Situation Report at https://fire.ak.blm.gov. Smoke Susitna Valley and Anchorage Area: Good air quality conditions are expected to continue with the cooler, wetter weather pattern over the region. Kenai Peninsula:… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/08/19
The Swan Lake Fire remains at 163,686 acres and is now 30% contained. Updates on the fire will be available later this morning. A link to a printable map is available here.
Deshka Landing Fire Update Sunday, September 8
Suppression goals on the Deshka Landing Fire have been met. “We’re right where we want to be,” said Field Operations Chief Dean Lange during the Saturday morning briefing of the firefighters, while also praising the firefighters for their hard work… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update September 7, 2019 8:00 p.m.
Rain fell over the western half of the fire towards Sterling but only intermittent showers fell near Cooper Landing. Wind was lighter than predicted and that, combined with cloud cover and increased humidity, kept fire activity to a minimum. Containment… Read More ›
TFR over Deshka Landing Fire Lifted
The TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) designation over the Deshka Landing Fire has been lifted. #deshkalandingfire
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 