Update 12:05 a.m. – This will be the final update of the evening. A wildfire approximately 10 miles southwest of the community of Anderson off the Parks Highway forced the evacuation of two remote subdivisions late Thursday night. Residents in Anderson… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
State forestry mobilizing more firefighters to Klutina River Fire
Fire managers for the Alaska Division of Forestry are hopeful that more boots on the ground will help them get a leg up on a 176-acre wildfire burning along the Klutina River south of Copper Center. Two crews from Montana… Read More ›
Lightning strikes spark dozen new wildfires in Southwest Alaska on Wednesday
The Division of Forestry is actively managing numerous new and existing wildfires in Alaska’s Southwest Area. Twelve new, lightning-caused fire starts were reported in the wake of widespread thunderstorms Wednesday, increasing the number of active fires in the Southwest Area… Read More ›
Beaver Fire and Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update, 7-11-19
The Beaver Fire (#390) lessened in intensity yesterday but grew to 12,960 acres. The fire has not yet crossed the South Fork of the Chena River. Most of the fire’s growth occurred on its southeast, east and northeast sides. On… Read More ›
Tanana Zone receives large dose of dry lightning
Alaska was hit with more than 10,000 lightning strikes in the last 24 hours, and the Tanana Zone received its share as dry lightning. Two new fires were reported in the Tanana Zone on Wednesday, with 19 new fires statewide…. Read More ›
Smoke outlook for 7/11-12: Heavy smoke impacts Yukon and Tanana Valleys; Juneau
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 