3:00 p.m. – The Moose Creek Fire started Friday afternoon at the dump at Northway, which is located about 50 miles southeast of Tok by the Alaska Highway. The fire quickly spread through black spruce and threatened one structure until… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Sockeye Fire at 7,264 acres, 15 percent contained
Fire lines held yesterday against the south winds, and the remaining evacuations were lifted today as planned. The south winds have brought cooler temperatures and higher humidity, which are helping firefighters. The small increase in acreage occurred on the southwest… Read More ›
Current burning closures and restrictions in Alaska
7:45 p.m. – Here is a complete list of the burning closures and restrictions currently in effect in Alaska on state, private, municipal and federal lands, as of 4 p.m. June 19. Federal lands Possessing or discharging any kind of… Read More ›
All Open Fires Prohibited in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Port Alsworth, Alaska: Very high fire danger exists in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use… Read More ›
National Park Service Prohibits Open Fires at Gates of the Arctic and Yukon-Charley Rivers Park and Preserves
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Effective immediately, National Park Service officials at Gates of the Arctic and Yukon-Charley Rivers Park and Preserves are prohibiting the use of all open fires and activities that unduly increase the fire danger in Gates of the… Read More ›
All Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve
Very high fire danger exists in Denali National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires… Read More ›
All Open Fires Prohibited in Kenai Fjords National Park
Seward, Alaska – Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused the Kenai Peninsula, including the Kenai Fjords National Park, to be extremely dry. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and… Read More ›
Type 2 Team takes Command of Chugach National Forest Fires
Anchorage 3 p.m. – A reconnaissance flight yesterday, June 19 provided more accurate information on the two lightning-caused wildfires that ignited Tuesday evening, June 16 on Chugach National Forest – Kenai Peninsula and acreage for the fires has been updated. Both… Read More ›
Sockeye Fire Update – Friday, June 19
Firefighters are making substantial progress on the Sockeye Fire, and several restrictions are being reduced today. Today firefighters will closely monitor fire lines and fire behavior as winds shift 180 degrees and begin coming from the south.The 7,066 fire did… Read More ›
Healy Fire more than doubles in size and expected to grow.
11:30 a.m. – The Healy Lake Fire southeast of Delta Junction more than doubled in size Thursday and is expected to grow. As of Friday morning, the fire was estimated at approximately 10,000 acres. The fire is expected to continue… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 