AK Fire Info
Deshka Landing Fire Update, Labor Day – September 2
The containment of the Deshka Landing Fire remains at 95 percent and total acres burned at 1,318. Cooler temperatures and light rain aid firefighters as they systematically move through the fire area within 300 feet of the perimeter. As we… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update from Camp Ladasa, “Breaking it Down” September 2, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with Ops Section Chief Pat Harty from Camp Ladasa. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter;… Read More ›
South Alaska Smoke Outlook – 9/1 – 9/2
Fire A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke from the Tokaina 2 fire may continue to linger but should clear out with the rain showers today into tonight. Anchorage… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-02-19
Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter; however, the interior contains trees that fell randomly during and after the fire in “jackpot piles” that are lying on hot ash pits and hold… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Information Map – September 2, 2019 7:30 AM
Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and 29% containment. Only a trace of rain was reported overnight on the fire. There’s a better chance of scattered rain… Read More ›
Live – Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald Thanks You
If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Sunday evening update with Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald. Containment… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operations Update – September 1, 2019 8:19 PM
Technology is assisting firefighters in being more efficient and safe. Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka drones) are being used on the Swan Lake fire for a number of tasks. The primary function is to collect and transmit data–real time or near… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Information – September 1, 2019 – 5:30 PM
Although there have been some areas with gusty winds, no major issues have been reported so far today across the Swan Lake Fire area because of the wind. Firefighters remain engaged on both the west side near Sterling and Kenai… Read More ›
09-01-19 McKinley Fire Community Meeting at Willow Elementary
#McKinleyFire Live – Community Meeting at Willow Elementary School, September 1, 2019 Fire update from Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team and introduction of Northern Rockies Interagency Incident Management Team 7. Cooler temperatures and light rain aided firefighters in mop up efforts…. Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 