Daytime air quality will be good to moderate across the state, with smoke expected to settle overnight and/or Saturday night in northern areas, lifting again in late morning. While rain has reached Fairbanks and North Pole, dry conditions persist in… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Chalkyitsik Complex: Securing lines to protect Chalkyitsik, allotments and cabins
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 4 p.m. thundercells moved directly over the fire area and crews halted work and firing operations due to safety concerns with erratic winds and extreme fire behavior due to dry conditions. A small amount of rain… Read More ›
Minimal Fire Activity Observed on the Swan Lake Fire
Swan Lake Fire Community Meeting at Cooper Landing Elementary School July 25, 2019https://www.facebook.com/EasternAreaIMT/videos/2260304374064873/ Daily Update for July 26 YESTERDAY: : The Swan Lake Fire was quiet yesterday, with no gain in acreage. Smoke was visible from scattered areas on the… Read More ›
Fire Restrictions Lifted; Public Still Asked to Maintain Vigilance
COPPER CENTER, AK –Based on current and predicted fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group decided to lower the Alaska Preparedness Level from 5, the highest, to 4 yesterday. This is due to a decrease in statewide fire activity. Cloud… Read More ›
“How Do They Do It?” A Closer Look at Fighting Wildfires in Alaska.
Fighting wildfires is challenging. But fighting wildfires in Alaska can be downright strange at times. Experience, imagination, attitude and teamwork can mean the difference between suffering and thriving on a fire assignment in Alaska. For example, all of those readily… Read More ›
Cornucopia Complex Update for July 26
Smoke and increased humidity on the Cornucopia Complex, north of Beaver, Alaska, prevented firefighters from carrying out any of the planned burnouts yesterday. Crews continue to improve lines they have put in place to protect structures and allotments on all… Read More ›
Campfire prohibition lifted in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
COPPER CENTER, AK – With cooler temperatures and much needed precipitation alleviating the severe fire conditions, Superintendent Ben Bobowski announced today that, effective immediately, campfires are again permitted throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The use of gas grills and… Read More ›
Southwest Alaska Area Fire Information Update – July 25
Thunderstorms are predicted across Southwest Alaska through Friday, bringing isolated showers with lightning, and the chance of new fire starts. Ground fuels remain critically dry in areas not receiving wetting rain, and fire managers are tracking the growth of several… Read More ›
Nugget Creek Fire perks up with warmer, drier weather; State Parks reopens Granite Tors Trail
Fire personnel flew over the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) on Wednesday (July 24) and mapped the fire at 17,294 acres. Spread occurred primarily in the southeast corner of the fire with warmer temperatures over the last few days. Smoke from… Read More ›
Chalkyitsik Complex: active fire behavior continues
Chalkyitsik Complex – #466 (Tractor Trail 2 – #348, Frozen Calf Fire – #367, Bearnose Hill Fire – #407, and Tettjajik Creek #424) Start Date: 07/09/2019 Location: Chalkyitsik Area Cause: Lightning Fire Size: 482,953 acres Total Personnel: 333 The Alaska… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 