As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there were 155 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 330 fires have burned 584,309 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Thursday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Gannet Glacier Fire Crew continues securing the Montana Creek Fire (#312), while southern Alaska fire activity remains low
Southern Alaska begins to see slightly warmer weather with partly cloudy skies as temperatures gradually rise. Fire activity remains low, with only one new fire reported. As fire danger continues to moderate, burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This… Read More ›
Regular Park operations in full swing at Denali
HEALY, Alaska – Normal operations have resumed in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture and the National Park Service have welcomed visitors back. Some areas, however, remain closed due to firefighting support activities. These… Read More ›
Backhaul of supplies continues as Idaho Team 1 IMT3 begins transition to BLM AFS
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 93 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment from the field increases on the McDonald Fire as the Idaho Team 1 Incident Management Team 3 transitions command… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there were 156 active wildfires statewide with one new start in the past 24 hours. So far, 328 fires have burned 582,837 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Wedneday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
Grapefruit Complex demobilization is in final stages
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,698 Personnel: 178 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment… Read More ›
Incident management team makes good progress on the Montana Creek Fire (#312), Gannett Glacier Fire Crew will assume command on Wednesday.
TALKEETNA, Alaska- Located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, the Montana Creek Fire (#312) is now 97% contained. As fire managers meet objectives and scale down the fire operations based on work completed, the Type 3 Incident Command Team from Wyoming… Read More ›
Denali National Park resumes normal operations
HEALY, Alaska – As of today, Denali National Park and Preserve is open and returning to normal operations. The National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture welcomed visitors back to the park this morning. However, Riley… Read More ›
Downsizing begins on McDonald Fire as mop up continues
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 118 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire managers conducted an aerial survey of the fire and mop-up operations in the 5 Mile Creek Area on Tuesday. The diligent efforts of firefighters to… Read More ›
More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex
Crews empty “pumpkins”, roll hose and return gear to the warehouse. Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Tuesday, July 9, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,699 Personnel: 183 Containment: 0% Completed… Read More ›