Public Information Officer Kale Casey takes you to the fireline on the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) to show some of the current operations and fire behavior. This video was taken Tuesday, August 8 after cooler weather with scattered rain… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Active engagement, no precipitation reported on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Firefighters were actively engaged on the McCoy Creek Fire Tuesday. Assessment of structures between river mile 15 and mile 32 was completed. Firefighters are also constructing direct line on the eastern flank of the fire, working to halt fire’s progression… Read More ›
Fires in Anderson Complex show little growth due to cool, humid weather
COMMUNITY MEETING: Great Basin Team 3 will hold a community meeting tonight, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Station, 911 D Street. Representatives from the team and cooperating agencies will provide an update on the fire and answer questions… Read More ›
With help from cool, wet weather, crews make progress on Delta Junction area wildfires (#191 & #299)
Cooler temperatures, moist air, and rain gave firefighters the opportunity to directly attack some areas of the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191), and more time to build secondary lines on the north flank of Mount Hayes Fire (#299). Firefighters were… Read More ›
Lost Horse Creek Fire crews build contingency line for added safety
Firefighters on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) are assessing structures along the Elliot Highway up to mile 32. Structure protection continues on Middle Fork Road and Lower Haystack. Masticator work started yesterday on the contingency line going west toward… Read More ›
Precipitation, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderates activity on multiple incidents
Continued scattered showers and thunderstorms delivered precipitation to many fires across the region yesterday. Wetting rains, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderated activity on multiple incidents, allowing personnel to take direct suppression actions along fire edges. Anair quality advisory… Read More ›
Structure protection continues on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Slightly cooler temperatures helped moderate fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Monday, allowing firefighters to reengage in direct suppression operations. Resources ensured the spot fires that crossed the Salcha River on Sunday showed no fire activity Monday and will… Read More ›
Smoky conditions near Delta Junction cause health concerns, but help decrease fire activity
Thick smoke blanketed the Delta Junction area Monday, creating hazardous air quality and significantly limiting visibility, while also decreasing fire behavior. Firefighters focused primarily on structure protection especially on the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191). Some of this work can… Read More ›
Bear Creek, Rock Creek fires added to Anderson Complex
COMMUNITY MEETING: Great Basin Team 3 will hold a community meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Anderson Fire Station, 911 D Street. The date was changed due to scheduling conflicts. Representatives from the team and cooperating… Read More ›
Evacuation levels changed around the Lost Horse Creek Fire from GO to SET
Please join us for a community meeting tonight, August 8 at 6:30 pm at the Haystack Mountain Laundry and Showers parking lot (5001 Haystack Drive). The meeting will be in person and posted on Facebook. (Fairbanks, AK) – Firefighters on… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 