Work continues on four staffed fires as the state continues to experience the highest fire danger so far this year. Temperatures are predicted to cool by a couple of degrees and humidity levels are expected to tick up a bit… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Wildfire near Tok grows to 4,700 acres as managers reassess strategy
A wildfire southeast of Tok grew by about 4,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting fire managers with the Alaska Division of Forestry to change tactics from full suppression to point protection. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire (#357), which started on Monday, is… Read More ›
Dry conditions, lightning keep firefighters busy throughout BLM AFS areas
Fire season has reared its head in Alaska, again. After a lull of activity following a lightning bust in early June, a little bit of lightning coupled with prolonged hot, dry conditions has created an uptick of fires in Alaska…. Read More ›
Lightning sparks new wildfires in Yukon-Charley Rivers
EAGLE, Alaska: Recent hot, dry weather coupled with multiple lightning strikes started new fires across the state. Two new wildfires were discovered yesterday in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The first fire (Charley River Fire) was originally detected through satellite derived heat detections… Read More ›
Wildfire near Tok now estimated at 730 acres
A wildfire southeast of Tok had grown to an estimated 730 acres as of late Monday night and firefighters will be trying to keep it in check today with another day of near-record high temperatures forecast in the eastern Interior…. Read More ›
Wildfire southeast of Tok now estimated at 150 acres despite ongoing suppression efforts
A wildfire southeast of Tok has grown to approximately 150 acres as firefighters on the ground and in the air continue efforts to corral the fire, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire (#357) was reported… Read More ›
Smokejumpers deploy to protect cabins as hot, dry conditions breathe new life into fires south of Manley
Eight smokejumpers were deployed to Kindamina Lake on Sunday to protect cabins after the Zitziana River Fire (#133) made its second several-mile run this summer. The fire grew several miles to flank around the southern end of the Kindamina Lake,… Read More ›
Wildfire southeast of Tok drawing swift response from state forestry
The Alaska Division of Forestry is currently responding to a wildfire southeast of Tok. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire (#357) was reported as a 20-acre fire at approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday. The fire is approximately 38 miles southeast of Tok and… Read More ›
Work completed on last staffed fire in Alaska
With the perimeter 100 percent contained, the remaining 39 firefighters left on the last staffed fire in Alaska will demobilize from the Tiechovun Fire today. The Alaska Division of Forestry’s Type 2 Initial Attack White Mountain Crew and Type 2… Read More ›
Work ramping down on Yukon Flats fires
Chalyitsik will see an increase in air traffic this weekend as 6-1/2 miles of hose will come off of two Yukon Flats fires starting tomorrow in preparation of demobilizing the Applevun Fire on Sunday and the Tiechovun Lake Fire late… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 