The Circle Bay Fire is less active today than it was yesterday. Winds are fairly calm and there has been minimal fire growth. The Forest Service is actively monitoring the fire and will continue to assess management options daily.
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Forest Service responding to Circle Bay Fire near Wrangell
The Circle Bay Fire is estimated to be less than one acre and is burning on Woronkofski Island. No values are at risk at this time, but an electric cable powerline has been identified which is located 2.5 miles away. A fire crew from Wrangell has responded and is assessing options. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Please stay out of the fire area as there are numerous hazards such as falling trees.
Alaska Engine Strike Team supporting Northwest Compact partners in Oregon
The State of Alaska sent a strike team of four Type 6 firefighting engines and personnel from Kenai, Mat-Su, Delta, and Fairbanks Areas to the Pacific Northwest region in support of Northwest Compact member states. The Northwest Fire Fighting Compact… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection responds to three new fires in Tok, Delta, and Copper River areas on Wednesday
Scoby Way Fire (#410) – Tok Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection and Tok Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire near Scoby Way and Anna Marie early Wednesday morning. Once on scene they found a… Read More ›
Fires near Eagle, Steese Highway rekindle with return of warm weather
After days of rain, warm weather has revived fire activity on the Sinnott Fire (#382) north of Eagle and the American Fire (#262) along Preacher Creek, 12 miles north of the 77-mile Steese Highway. The latter is producing smoke visible… Read More ›
Weather moderates as crews continue mopping up the T’eedriinjik Fire near Venetie
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Weather moderated in the area Saturday as crews continue to mop up the T’eedriinjik Fire (#380) burning about 4 miles northwest of Venetie. Crews are securing the edges and will check for and extinguish hot spots deeper… Read More ›
Crews fortify protection measures near Eagle as cooler, wetter weather moves into the area
Size: 1,000 acres Personnel: 39 Start Date: July 21, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Cooler weather has finally reached Eagle, allowing crews to expand protective measures on properties and areas near Eagle. The Sinnott Fire (#382), burning in steep… Read More ›
Firefighters subdue T’eedriinjik Fire near Venetie as cooler, wetter weather moves across the state
Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft successfully subdued fire activity on the T’eedriinjik Fire (#380) burning northwest of Venetie on Thursday. Friday’s cloudy, cooler weather is helping firefighters working to contain the fire along a two-track trail leading from the village. The… Read More ›
Firefighters taking measures to protect properties, Eagle from Sinnott Fire
Size: 1,000 acres Personnel: 41 Start Date: July 21, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Firefighters are installing protection measures for structures along Mission Creek and the community of Eagle while monitoring the Sinnott Fire. This fire, burning in steep… Read More ›
Hot weather continues to escalate fire behavior, produce smoke in Interior Alaska
Upcoming weather system promises rain and cooler temperatures to subdue wildfires High temperatures continue to intensify fire behavior, challenging firefighters’ efforts to control wildfires and protect communities in Interior Alaska. However, a significant weather change is forecasted Friday to provide… Read More ›
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