The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) yesterday burned three miles along a ridge paralleling the Chena River near Mile 37.7. The Fairbanks area Alaska Division of Forestry dispatched two engines and four firefighters to monitor the fire. They remained on scene… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Looking for ways to assist firefighters?
Here are some ideas for Alaskans who want to help: We appreciate the generous support of the community! Firefighter and public safety are our number one priority and our wildland fire crews are well equipped and cared for. Suggestions for ways you… Read More ›
Rainbow 2 Fire shows no growth
The Rainbow 2 Fire (#409) near Delta Junction is holding at 150 acres. The lightning-caused fire started yesterday and is located about 15 miles west of Delta Junction and 2 miles east of Delta Creek. It is approximately 8 miles… Read More ›
Continued Hot, Dry Weather Means High Activity for Tanana Zone Fires
Continued hot, dry weather and smoky conditions can be expected across Interior Alaska again today, including the Tanana Zone. No new fires were reported in the Tanana Zone yesterday, but 15 active fires continue to burn, and many showed growth… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Line Holds Despite Warm Weather
On a hot Saturday, firefighters and the Sterling community saw their fire lines tested north of the Sterling Highway and Homer Electric transmission line as fire activity picked up. Sunday will be another test. Also along the south side of… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone: As Expected, Significant Increase in Fire Activity
Several fires in the Upper Yukon Fire Zone saw a significant increase in fire activity on Saturday. This increase did not come as a surprise for the firefighters. Many days of hot, dry weather caused by a high pressure weather… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Fire Spreads Eastward into Blueberry Creek and South toward Murphy Creek
The Alaska Incident Management Team (IMT) will host a community meeting for the Shovel Creek Fire on Sunday, June 30 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Ken Kunkel Community Center pavilion or recreation hall (weather dependent) at 2645 Goldstream Road,… Read More ›
Smoke Forecast for 6-30-19
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the west and south will continue to transport smoke to the east-northeast. The eastern interior will remain warm and dry so fires there should continue to be active. SOUTHCENTRAL: A shift in weather on Sunday… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Residents Evacuate Martin and Perfect Perch Subdivisions as Hot & Dry Conditions Persist
Fueled by persistent hot and dry conditions, the #ShovelCreekFire grew to the north and northeast yesterday afternoon and evening. Just before midnight, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations raised the evacuation alerts for the following subdivisions: Martin and Perfect… Read More ›
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