Copper Center, Alaska – Fire restrictions remain in effect at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused extremely dry conditions. Fire danger remains elevated in Gulkana, along the McCarthy Road, and McCarthy. The use… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Chugach National Forest Urges Caution with Fire over July 4 Weekend – Fire Restrictions Enforced, Stetson Creek & Juneau Lake Fires Contained
Anchorage 11:20 a.m. – Chugach National Forest wildland fire managers urge recreationists to be extra cautious with any open flame over the July 4 weekend. Just a spark can ignite a wildfire. Everyone has a hand in a safe summer season…. Read More ›
Campfire Closure Lifted in Denali National Park and Preserve
DENALI PARK, Alaska: Recent rain showers and cooler weather have reduced fire activity and Denali National Park and Preserve officials have lifted the campfire closure in the park and preserve. Open fires are now allowed in established fire grates in… Read More ›
Alaska Closures and Evacuation Summary, June 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
June 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m. • Aggie, #515 Located 30 miles northwest of Fairbanks The western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area, including all trails and lands, has been closed due to fire activity. The temporary closure… Read More ›
Burn Closure Lifted on the Kenai Peninsula
June 30, 2015 1130 AM Soldotna, Alaska – By order of the Director’s Office the State Forester has lifted the burn closure on all state, private and municipal land on the Kenai Peninsula. Campfires, charcoal BBQ’s, warming, and cooking fires… Read More ›
Tanana Area Fire update, June 30
Facts at a Glance Size: Spicer Creek (6 mi. NE Tanana) ~ 23,555 acres; Tozitna (4 mi. NW Tanana) ~52,744 acres Moose Point (~55 mi. W Tanana) ~8,403 acres Kochrine (~50 mi. W Tanana) ~4,811 acres; Hay Slough (6 mi…. Read More ›
Burn closure lifted in most areas but still in effect in Southwest Alaska, Anchorage
NOTE: The burn closure is still in effect in Southwest Alaska and the Municipality of Anchorage. That includes Game Management Units 9, 17, 18, 19 and 21. Read the official order here. (Fairbanks, AK) – Due to recent rainfall and… Read More ›
A comparison of 2015 to 2004
This satellite image shows the wildfire situation east of Fairbanks on June 29, 2004. That year is generally considered to be the worst Alaska fire season on record. During June 2004 alone, a total of 216 fires and 1,153,257.9… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Monday, June 29
Noon update #622 Marten Creek: 0.5 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Sunday: A reconnaissance flight revealed the fire was creeping and smoldering with a 70% active perimeter. Saturday: Fire remains in monitor status. Friday: Resources… Read More ›
Alaska Fire Service gets much-needed firefighting supply delivery
10:15 a.m. June 28, 2015 For Immediate Release Alaska Fire Service gets much-needed firefighting supply delivery [Fairbanks, AK] – On June 28, the Alaska Fire Service warehouse at Fort Wainwright received an expedited shipment of firefighting materiel from the Defense… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 