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 ›
AK Fire Info
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 ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake fires: Evening Update, June 26, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 80% Today’s objectives: Crews are mopping up, inventorying hose and working with the Chugach National Forest to determine what will remain on site after management of the fire is turned back to the Forest… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Friday, June 26
Noon update: #622 Marten Creek: 0.5 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Thursday: No new update. Wednesday: The fire was reported by aircraft and has been placed into monitor status. #608 Rainbow: 12,500 acres. Lightning, discovered… Read More ›
Sockeye Fire 96 percent contained, management transition Saturday
Firefighters have contained 96 percent of the 7,220-acre Sockeye Fire. Crews continue working small sections of uncontained perimeter near the Susitna River, Willow Creek and Little Willow Creek. Management of the Sockeye Fire will transition from the Alaska Interagency Type… Read More ›
Anaconda Fire update, June 26
Rob Allen, Incident Commander Acres: 1,379 Start Date: June 20, 2015 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 151 Aerial reconnaissance of the Anaconda Creek Fire on Thursday enabled fire managers to accurately re-map the fire’s perimeter, plotting the fire’s actual size at 1,379 acres…. Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 