Live – McKinley Fire update from one of the evacuation centers for the hundreds of residents who have been impacted by this dynamic and fast changing wildfire. We are asking that if you have evacuated or have a family member… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Smokejumpers working on fire near Levelock
Alaska smokejumpers are working on a fire burning west of the Bristol Bay area village of Levelock. Residents reported the fire burning north of the village shortly after midnight Monday. Because all resources were already assigned to fires or were… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire estimated at 1,800 acres; air tankers and helicopters making retardant and water drops
The Deshka Landing Fire (#736) was estimated at 1,800 acres as of Monday morning and firefighters are working to protect cabins on Red Shirt Lake should the fire reach that far south. Air tankers are currently making strategic retardant drops… Read More ›
Dozer line constructed around North Fork Fire northwest of Homer
Update at 8 p.m. Firefighters are fortifying a dozer line constructed around the body of North Fork Fire burning northwest of Homer Monday evening and making sure there are no spot fires outside this containment line. The Level 1 “Ready”… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – August 19, 2019
The Sterling Highway will reopen at 12:00 pm today (8/19/2019). Traffic will be allowed to pass in both directions; however due to the ongoing fire activity, no stopping along the highway will be allowed. Conditions along the highway may continue… Read More ›
McKinley Fire update: Fire still burning on both sides of Parks Highway; evacuations still in effect
The McKinley Fire (#738) is currently estimated at approximately 3,000 acres and the Alaska Division of Forestry is still working to contain active fire on both sides of the Parks Highway between miles 86 to 91. The Parks Highway is… Read More ›
Parks Highway Update 8 a.m.: Road open to one-lane traffic with pilot cars but could close at any point
PARkS HIGHWAY UPDATE 8 A.M. The Parks Highway is currently open to one-lane traffic with pilot cars between mileposts 71 and 99. Motorists should expect long delays and be aware that the road could be closed at any point due… Read More ›
McKinley Fire burns at least 50 structures; Parks Highway remains closed
A dramatic increase in fire intensity on the McKinley Fire near Mile 88 of the Parks Highway on Sunday afternoon resulted in the loss of at least 50 structures as firefighters and other emergency responders worked furiously to evacuate and… Read More ›
Firefighters aggressively fighting fire near North Fork Road in Anchor Point
Update at 10:20 p.m.: The Type 2 Initial Attack Yukon Crew is en route to join the effort to suppress the North Fork Fire. Original Information: Firefighters and aircraft are aggressively working on a fire burning near the North Fork… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Evening Update – August 18, 2019
The extreme high winds that pushed the Swan Lake Fire across the Sterling Highway at MP 60 last night continued through the day today, pushing the fire into the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area north of Hideout Hill and east to Jim’s… Read More ›