Containment of the fire perimeter is 90 percent, while the acres burned have dropped to 7,220 due to better mapping. Pockets of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter continue smoldering, and isolated flare-ups may occur. Warmer and dryer weather is… Read More ›
Cooper Landing – Favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters in their work on two fires in the Chugach National Forest on the Kenai Peninsula. The Stetson Creek fire is 55% contained. Crews are concentrating on building line on the south/southeast section… Read More ›
5: 37 p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Despite a burn closure that is in effect for pretty much the entire state, Division of Forestry firefighters continue to chase down reports of campfires, debris burns and other activities currently prohibited due to… Read More ›
3:35 p.m. – As the number of wildfires continues to increase throughout the state of Alaska, air quality has become a major issue and can pose a serious health threat. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and… Read More ›
Residents in and around the Fairbanks area are certainly no strangers to smoke in the summertime. After over 100 new fires over the weekend, Fairbanks woke up this Monday morning to a familiar smell in the air and hazy view… Read More ›
2:36- (Tok, AK) – The Chisana River 2 Fire has grown to 33,805 acres and is now the largest wildland fire burning in Alaska at this time. This lightning-caused fire began June 9 in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and… Read More ›
EAGLE, Alaska: The Trout Fire, which had no visible smokes for a couple of weeks, has come back to life and is now creating some smoke due to the hot, dry and windy conditions in Interior Alaska. The fire is… Read More ›
Port Alsworth, Alaska – Between June 19 and June 21, lightning strikes sparked two small wildfires in the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. The one acre Twin Lake wildfire is 2.6 miles north of the outlet of the Lower… Read More ›
All evacuation and road closures have been lifted for the Sockeye Fire. Willow Creek campground is also re-opened. Law enforcement officials will continue patrolling residential areas. Hot ash pits, falling trees, and health risks associated with smoke remain hazardous to… Read More ›
Today’s activity: Chugach National Forest Fire Information: stetsoncreekfire2015@gmail.com, 907-595-1244 Incident Management: ORIIMT4, IC-Brian Goff Stetson Creek Fire: Acres — 212. Firefighters completed another productive day in fire suppression. Estimated containment is 50%. A closure order is still in effect for the Cooper Creek… Read More ›
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