The fire started on July 2 from lightning and burned fast and deep across 42 acres near Lake George, between Delta and Tok. The fire burned in black spruce, mixed hardwood and in timber litter and understory. There was an… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
State Forestry & Fire Protection working to contain French Gulch Coal Seam Fire (#168) near Healy
Smoke was reported Wednesday night, July 5 on the south side of Healy Spur Road, near the Healy River. Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) responded and discovered a 10 acre coal seam fire burning in an old fire… Read More ›
Lake George Fire (#161) showing moderated fire behavior despite Red Flag Conditions in Delta area
1:30 PM UPDATE: The Lake George Fire (#161) is currently estimated at 38 acres. The perimeter has been mapped overnight from satellite imagery that was able to give a more accurate measurement. Fire activity has remained moderate and the fire… Read More ›
Interagency firefighters responding to Lake George Fire (#161) southeast of Delta Junction
7:45 PM UPDATE: Lake George Fire (#161) is currently experiencing moderated fire behavior on the perimeter. The fire is still being estimated at 47 acres and maintaining its footprint. Helicopters, tankers and fire boss firefighting aircraft have been successful in cooling… Read More ›
Firefighters, communications personnel enhance weather station maintenance skills through training in Alaska
This essential training was part of a broader interagency venture to ensure that Alaska and other states in the country have the tools and resources needed to monitor key meteorological factors that lead to wildfires.
Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 60% containment while crews continue to suppress the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the Ridgetop Fire (#117) in addition to supporting firefighting efforts on the Louis Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) 8 miles to the east. Over the past 24 hours, fire crews have continued… Read More ›
Firefighters responding to Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) north of Tanacross
9:30 PM Update: Fire personnel continue to make good progress on the 7 acre Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) this evening. Crews will work overnight taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and increase in overnight humidity to secure the fireline and… Read More ›
BLM AFS firefighters respond to fires ignited during first lightning event of the fire season
BLM Alaska Fire Service firefighters responded to new fires, some ignited Wednesday by the first big lightning event to move through Alaska this season. None were immediately threatening any communities or sites of value.
BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks
The fire prevention order is to ensure public safety and protect nearby property and residences north of Fairbanks, Alaska, in the Gilmore Trail and Brier Road area.
Trickey Fire contained in Two Rivers
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters have secured a 50-foot wide perimeter around the Trickey Fire (#077). The 1.26-acre fire was reported late in the afternoon Wednesday near Mile 21 Chena Hot Springs Road. An aggressive response… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 