Fires actively burning in Alaska: 120 (State 39, AFS 79, USFS 2) Year to Date Fires: 369 Year to Date Acres: 648,489 There were two new fire starts statewide, including the MLK fire near the Campbell Tract in Anchorage, and… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Progress Continues on Tanana Zone Fires
The cooler temperatures that brought relief to firefighters across the Tanana Zone have also freed up aircraft for missions that have been waiting. On Tuesday, communications technicians were able to fly to Mooseheart Mountain, south of Manley Hot Springs and… Read More ›
Hess Creek Fire Update 7/3
The #HessCreekFire, now mapped at 97,696 acres, showed very little growth yesterday. Firefighters continue to work on thinning trees and brush, setting up hose, pumps, and sprinklers around the structures, and utilizing back-burns as needed. A new crew arrived to… Read More ›
Higher Temperatures Expected to Bring Dangerous Wildfire Conditions
While the Upper Yukon Fire Zone has had cooler temperatures in recent days, weather patterns are expected to return to hotter and drier conditions for the rest of the week. As temperatures rise, the Upper Yukon will likely see dangerous… Read More ›
Firefighters improving control lines on Ninetyeight Creek Fire
Firefighters took advantage of cooler temperatures Tuesday to improve control lines along the Ninetyeight Creek Fire’s (#391) perimeter. The lightning-caused fire burning near Salcha remains at 69 acres and is 5 percent contained. “We have been working steadily to secure the… Read More ›
Smoke Report for 7-3-19
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the westsouthwest will continue to transport smoke to the eastnortheast. The amount of smoke generated and impacts in the Tanana valley around Fairbanks should not start to climb noticeably until Thursday. SOUTHCENTRAL: Northwest winds dominate…. Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire 8am July 3rd Update: Crews Continue Indirect Line Preparation Ahead of Strategic Firing Operations
The Pacific Northwest 2 Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Shovel Creek fire this morning following a successful transition with the Alaska Incident Management Team. Thank you to Incident Commander Norm McDonald and his entire team for… Read More ›
Wildfire in East Anchorage 30 percent contained; evacuations lifted
A 25-acre wildfire that broke out in East Anchorage near the Campbell Creek Science Center on Tuesday afternoon was 30 percent contained as of 9:30 p.m., according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m…. Read More ›
Wildfire near Lake Louise controlled and contained
Firefighters have controlled and contained a 43-acre wildfire near Lake Louise that was knocked by water and retardant drops on Sunday night. Two Alaska Division of Forestry crews spent Monday and Tuesday mopping up the lightning-caused Lake Louise Fire reported… Read More ›
Wildland Fire reported in East Anchorage
Updated at 7:09 Firefighting efforts stopped the spread of the fire in East Anchorage as it moved into hardwoods. The Alaska Division of Forestry says the fire is 20 percent contained. An evacuation order for nearby residents has been canceled…. Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 