Heavy smoke will impact the Yukon and Tanana valleys including the Fairbanks area and will return to Juneau this afternoon, according to air quality advisors working at the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center. Fire Central/Eastern Interior: Ridgetop winds will be from… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Fire Crews prepare for potential increase in fire activity in Yukon Fire Zone
Continued high temperatures and low relative humidity in the Yukon Fire Zone have dried fuels and increased the likelihood of additional fire. Weather forecasts call for dry lightning and increased winds in the area through Sunday. Fire managers expect an… Read More ›
Crews making good progress on Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires
Yesterday saw significant progress on the Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires. Crews placed hoses and water supplies around the perimeter of both fires and are systematically working in from the fire edge to create a wide clearing free of hotspots… Read More ›
Cooler Weather Reduces Swan Lake Fire Activity; Public Meeting Well Attended
Today’s mapping shows the completed control line on the southwest corner of the fire along the East Fork of the Moose River. The containment line is now connected from Sterling Highway to the wetland areas (muskeg) along the south and… Read More ›
Livengood Cemetery Still Intact After Fire – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/11/19
Current Situation: Higher relative humidity and slightly lower temperatures helped reduce fire intensity and minimize growth on the #HessCreekFire Wednesday. Firefighters put in saw line and laid hose while a helicopter conducted bucket drops to keep two spot fires from… Read More ›
Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire Thursday, July 11th 2019 Update
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 Update – Thursday, July 11th @ 8:00 amRob Allen, Incident Commander Size: 23,734 acres … Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire 8am Update: Crews Continued to Hold and Strengthen Fire Lines With Day and Night Shifts Patrolling
Stand at fire camp as if you were there watching the fire personnel leave the operational briefing and prepare for their 16 hour shifts patrolling, mopping up and securing the firelines. Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Creek: Bringing You to the Dozer Line for Mopup July 10 2019
Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/vwmN-obIkn8 and be sure to subscribe to our channel with exclusive fire behavior and fireline videos: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Take a walk on the dozer line north of the Perfect Perch neighborhood and see first hand the… Read More ›
Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires: July 10, 2019 Briefing with PNW Team 12 Operations Section Chief Jeff Demke
A video briefing from the Montana Creek / Malaspina Fires near Talkeetna Alaska has been posted on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Facebook page and can be viewed at the following link Public Information Phone: 208-329-8331 2019_akmss_montanacreek@firenet.gov
Nugget Creek Fire growing but dense smoke prevents mapping mission
Dense smoke has prevented fire managers from getting a good look at the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) the past two days but it’s likely the fire burning east of Fairbanks in the Chena River State Recreation Area has grown considerably… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 