Noon update #622 Marten Creek: 27 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Wednesday: Firefighters made good progress Wednesday. Fire activity was minimal. Fire is 40% contained. Tuesday: Demobilized four smokejumpers as the Upper Yukon #1 Type… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Could the 2015 Alaska fire season top the record year of 2004?
While the amount of acreage burned in Alaska during June of 2015 shattered the previous acreage record set in June of 2004 by more than 700,000 acres, it remains to be seen if this summer’s wildfire season will keep pace… Read More ›
Card Street Fire update, July 1
Card Street Fire UPDATE Wednesday July 1st, 2015 10:00 AM Alaska Joint Information Center: 907-356-5511 (NEW) http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4309/ email: cardstreetfireinfo@gmail.com Bob Allbee – Incident Commander FIRE STATUS Acres Burned: 8,876 Cause: Human – Under Investigation Structures Destroyed: 11 Evacuations: None Closures:… Read More ›
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
FAIRBANKS, Alaska: Effective immediately, open fires may be built as allowed by park regulations on all Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve lands. Rain and generally wet weather over the past several days, in combination with forecasted conditions, is allowing the fire… Read More ›
Fire Ban Remains in Place at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
FAIRBANKS, Alaska: Although some areas of the state are experiencing enough rain to decrease fire danger, that is not the case for lands within Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These areas are still dry, and with a… Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Wednesday, July 1
Updated at noon #622 Marten Creek: 27 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Tuesday: Demobilized four smokejumpers as the Upper Yukon #1 Type 2 Crew arrived. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Monday: Six smokejumpers were deployed… Read More ›
Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect at Wrangell–St. Elias NP & Preserve
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 ›
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 ›