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 ›
AK Fire Info
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 ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Sunday, June 28
noon update #622 Marten Creek: 0.5 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Saturday: Fire remains in monitor staturs. Friday: Rosources requested for incident but unable to respond do to poor visibility. Another attempt will be made… Read More ›
Stetson Creek, Juneau Lake fires management resumed by Chugach National Forest
Cooper Landing 9 a.m. – Two wildfires that started June 16, 2015 within 45 minutes of each other, and have been managed by the Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team 4 since June 19, are back under management of the Chugach National… Read More ›
Lightning Ignites 11 Wildfires in Denali National Park
DENALI PARK, Alaska: Several thunderstorms moving through the area this past week have ignited 11 wildfires in Denali National and Preserve. Four fires were discovered on June 25. The Bear Creek Fire, at 3,596 acres, is regularly being monitored due… Read More ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake fires: Final Update, June 27, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 90% Today’s objectives: All crews are on the fire today for mop-up, rehabilitation of the line and removing surplus equipment. Minimal fire spread is projected for the next 24-hour period due to weather and… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Saturday, June 27
Noon update #622 Marten Creek: 0.5 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Friday: Rosources requested for incident but unable to respond do to poor visibility. Another attempt will be made when conditions improve. Fire remains in… Read More ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake fires morning update for Saturday, June 27, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 80% Today’s objectives: All crews are on the fire today for mop-up, rehabilitation of the line and removing surplus equipment. On Sunday, June 28, the Chugach National Forest will assume management of the fire…. Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 