The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
Smokejumpers are on the ground in Rampart after responding Wednesday night to a large, fast-moving wildfire burning north of the Yukon River, directly across from the community. The fire was estimated at 200 acres by 9 p.m.
BLM Alaska Fire Service is working to suppress two lightning-caused wildfires burning approximately 25 miles northwest of Huslia. The larger fire, the 100-acre Billy Hawk Fire (#182), is located about 2.5 miles north of an Alaska Native allotment and associated… Read More ›
Two lightning-caused fires are burning near each other 5 miles northwest of River Mile 46 on the Salcha River. The Salcha River Fire (#197) is estimated at 25 acres and the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) estimated at 40 acres, are… Read More ›
Update 8:30pm The estimated acreage of the Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) has increased to 600 acres due to receptive fuels and shifting winds. Two scoopers have been on scene working on the east side of the fire perimeter. Smokejumpers have… Read More ›
UPDATE 9:30 PM – The Billy Creek Fire (#189) is now estimated to be 15 acres. It continues to smolder with isolated torching. The two retardant tankers have returned to their base after making multiple drops, being able to load… Read More ›
Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews… Read More ›
9 a.m., Wednesday (June 18) Update: Quick work by six smokejumpers and supporting aircraft stopped the spread of the Rabbit Fire (#176) near Unalakleet Tuesday night, holding it to just under 3 acres. The coordinated effort included single-engine water scoopers,… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service is closely monitoring a cluster of wildfires north of Allakaket. The largest – the approximately 2,000-acre Hogatza Fire (#140) – was very active Tuesday afternoon, producing a smoke plume visible from the Koyukuk River communities of Allakaket and Alatna, located about 30 miles southeast.
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