Crews are working overnight to conduct burn operations. They are being supported by heavy equipment out on the line. Structure protection will continue for homes, cabins and outbuildings in the Martin, Perfect Perch, Lincoln, Murphy and McCloud neighborhoods, as well… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Crews working on containment line around Malaspina Fire
Aircraft worked until 10 p.m. dropping retardant and water on and around the Malaspina Fire (#451) near the Talkeetna Spur Road-Parks Highway cutoff to slow the spread of the fire, which is estimated at 60 to 80 acres. Crews… Read More ›
Fire Restrictions Go in Effect for Portions of the Chugach National Forest as Risk of Fire Remains High
The Chugach National Forest has issued a temporary fire prohibition for the Kenai Peninsula area of the forest as fire danger remains very high. The red hash marks on the map below is under the emergency order for fire prohibitions…. Read More ›
New wildfire near Talkeetna prompts evacuations; estimated at 60-80 acres
A fire has destroyed one structure and forced the evacuation of a subdivision in the community of Sunshine near Talkeenta. The Malaspina Fire (#451) is located off South Malaspina Loop about one mile north of the Montana Creek Fire (#429)… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Regional Smoke Impacts Fairbanks and Fire Aviation Assets
The smoke impact in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities has been significant and has slowed progress being made by fire personnel to establish containment lines along Old Murphy Dome Road. There is smoke being produced by the Shovel Creek Fire,… Read More ›
New wildfire reported about 1 mile north of Montana Creek Fire; evacuations in progress
Update 6:35 p.m. – The Malaspina Fire burning near Talkeetna is now estimated at 60 acres. Firefighters say one structure was lost. South Malaspina Loop Road, Montana Creek Road, Makuskin Road, and Yoder Road have all been evacuated. Crews are… Read More ›
Structure and Allotment Protection Efforts Continue across the Tanana Zone
High temperatures and low humidity continue across the Tanana Zone. Fuels are very dry and carry fire readily. Weather, smoke cover, topography, and the dynamics of large fires are influencing fire behavior. No new fires were reported in the Tanana… Read More ›
Caribou Creek Fire Update 7-7-2019
Firefighters completed a 300-foot saw line around the 257-acre Caribou Creek Fire (#255) burning east of Fairbanks and will begin gridding for hot spots today. Some gridding was done Saturday on fingers extending out from the main perimeter, as well… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone: Type 3 Incident Management Organization Heading to Chalkyitsik
With notable fire growth in the area and high temperatures expected to continue, a Type 3 Incident Management Organization will operate out of Chalkyitsik over the next few days to evaluate fire protection needs for the community. They will monitor… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Remains Active; Next Community Meeting at Cooper Landing Set for July 10th
Hot, dry weather is challenging fire personnel in all areas of the fire. The east flank continues to move upslope and into higher elevations along the mountain ridge line. As elevation changes, so does the vegetation available to burn. This… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 