Temperatures are expected to moderate slightly today into the 70s in the Upper Yukon Zone, although wind gusts related to pressure changes are expected to cause wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range. Strong winds from the southwest can drive… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Fire activity decreases due to mild temperatures in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by cloud layers on Friday. As a weather front approaches the central Interior, winds are expected to increase during the afternoon hours. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are expected during the day. Wind… Read More ›
Rain at Swan Lake Fire Reduces Fire Activity
YESTERDAY: Northeastern portions of the fire in the Chickaloon Creek drainage received a significant amount of rain as thunderstorms moved across the fire area. Mystery Creek drainage and Upper Jean Lake in the southeastern corner of the fire did not… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 20, 2019: 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: 21,309 acres Containment: 50% Personnel: 506 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Crews made significant… Read More ›
Chalkyitsik Complex: Lower temps, higher winds predicted for weekend
Chalkyitsik Complex #466 (Tractor Trail 2 – #348, Frozen Calf Fire – #367, Bearnose Hill Fire – #407, and Tettjajik Creek #424) – 357,175 acres – 235 personnel are assigned to the complex Temperatures cooled slightly across the Upper Yukon… Read More ›
Minimal Fire Behavior and Minor Smoke – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/20/19
Crews observed minimal fire behavior today with only minor smoke drifting up from the interior. Thick cloud cover and high relative humidity prevented an increase in fire activity. As of today, the Hess Creek Fire has burned just over 271… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire July 20 8am Update: Slow and Steady, Safe and Sure, Crews continue progress
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Current Statistics: Size: 21,309 acres Containment: 50% Personnel: 506 Start Date: June 21, 2019 Cause: Lightning Crews made significant progress on containment lines yesterday. The western, southern and… Read More ›
July 19 Shovel Creek Fire: How Outflow Boundary Winds Affect Firefighting Efforts
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 Incident Meteorologist Mike Ottenweiler shares animation showing how storms can cause sudden wind shifts on the… Read More ›
Alaska Interagency Coordination Center experiencing technical difficulties
As you may have noticed if you tried to log on to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center or BLM Alaska Fire Service websites today, we are experiencing technical difficulties preventing access to either site. As a result, the Alaska Interagency… Read More ›
What’s the difference between a state burn suspension and closure?
Understandably, there seems to be some confusion amongst the public regarding the campfire closure that was recently issued – and has since been rescinded – by the Alaska Division of Forestry and how that relates to burn suspensions. The first… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 