(Fairbanks, AK) – To protect values in the Haystack subdivision and along the Elliott Highway corridor, our current strategy on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) is to focus direct containment efforts on the southern portion of the fire. This… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Minimal acreage growth reported statewide despite winds and warmer weather
Activity picked up along the Teklanika River and the southern line of the Pogo Mine Road Fire due to winds and warmer weather yesterday, although there was no significant acreage growth statewide. Winds will continue through Sunday but are forecasted… Read More ›
Anderson Complex crews eliminate threat to more than a third of structures
More than a third of the structures that were initially threatened by fires in the Anderson Complex are no longer at risk thanks to hard work by firefighters and more favorable weather. Crews remain fully committed to protecting the remaining… Read More ›
Structure protection nearing completion on the Lost Horse Creek Fire
The Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) is maintaining at 12% containment on the southern edge of the fire. Approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained. Yesterday, rain was received… Read More ›
More crews arrive, drones fly to help map and locate hot spots on Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes fires.
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area for the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Saturday – August 12, 2023 Additional resources continue arriving to help with structure protection and completion of incident objectives that will safeguard values… Read More ›
Hot, dry and windy weather forecasted to bring increased fire activity to the Interior this weekend
Warmer and drier conditions are expected for the weekend and a wind event will bring near Red Flag conditions to the northern Interior. An increase in fire behavior is anticipated. Additional resources are getting into place in Alaska to prepare… Read More ›
Evacuation status to change for some areas impacted by Anderson Complex
EVACUATION STATUS: Today the Denali Borough and state of Alaska will change the evacuation status for some areas impacted by fires in the Anderson Complex. The change will be made based on information from Great Basin Team 3. The borough has… Read More ›
Firefighters assess structures, construct direct line on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Cooler temperatures and moderated fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Thursday allowed firefighters to accomplish various operational goals throughout the day. Structure assessments on the Salcha River corridor have been completed down to river mile 10.5, with mop up… Read More ›
Three miles contained on Lost Horse Creek Fire
The southern edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained, that is, we are confident the fire will not cross that line…. Read More ›
Continued structure protection on the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires, community briefing today
A community briefing from fire managers will be held at the Big Delta Brewing Co. in Delta Junction Friday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. This informal, family-friendly, in-person briefing is a chance for residents to hear a fire update for… Read More ›