Erratic winds from afternoon thunderstorms are posing a challenge to firefighters trying to construct a containment line around the Kobe Fire a couple miles west of the Parks Highway near Mile 275. On Monday, wind-driven embers sparked multiple spot fires… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Crews working to keep Rainbow 2 Fire south of Richardson Clearwater
The Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction continues to hold on the south edge of Clear Creek and south of the Richardson Clearwater River community, where there are numerous recreational cabins. A reconnaissance flight using infrared technology on Monday… Read More ›
Nugget Creek Fire creeps up to 19,000 acres with new growth to south and east
The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) has grown to approximately 19,000 acres based on a flight taken over the fire on Monday, July 15, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. That’s an increase of about 3,000 acres since the fire… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: July 16th Briefing Highlights from the Front Row
If you prefer you can watch this video on YouTube. To watch fireline and aerial footage of the fire subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Size: 23,948 acres Containment: 40% Personnel: 528 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning The Northern Rockies Type 2… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Zone temps highest in state, fuels fire activity
Temperatures in the Yukon Flats will range from 65-85 degrees. Low relative humidity will be 35-45% with winds out of the west at 5-10 mph. Any thunderstorms are predicted to be accompanied by showers. Thirty-four fires are burning within the… Read More ›
More fires up North
The fire season seems to be moving north. Of the 26 new fires reported over the past two days, ten were above the Arctic Circle, two of which were in the Tanana Zone. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the central… Read More ›
Crews Working to Slow Fire Spread in Drainage Areas Along East Flank of Swan Lake Fire
YESTERDAY: The Eastern AreaIncident Management Team Type 2 assumed command of the Swan Lake Fire at 8:00 a.m. Minimal fire spread was observed with limited interior smoldering and isolated torching. TODAY: Firefighters will continue working on the east flank of… Read More ›
Crews to start saw line operations up Cleary Creek Drainage – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/16/19
Firefighters continue to actively monitor weather patterns to prepare for an increase in fire activity on the #HessCreekFire should warmer weather occur. Higher humidity and lower temperatures are limiting fire spread. However, because black spruce needles and branches are highly… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 16 8am Update: Mop-up operations continue on the Shovel Creek Fire
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Current Statistics: Size: 23,948 acres Containment: 40% Personnel: 528 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning The Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Aerial Overview of the Perimeter with Successful Transfer of Command
If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here: Subscribe to the Shovel Creek Fire Videos Channel For Insider Aerial and Fireline Videos – Channel https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M #ShovelCreekFire Sit in the helicopter and tour the fire perimeter and key landmarks. Current Statistics: Acres:… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 