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 ›
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 ›
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.
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 ›
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 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.
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.
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 ›
The Barley Way Fire remains at 310 acres and containment increased to 90% as of Tuesday, May 23. Hotshot crews continued with mop up operations throughout the day on Monday and have been monitoring for hot spots while heavy equipment… Read More ›
There have been 57 human caused fires in Alaska in 2023 with 22 occurring just in the last week. Most notably was the 310-acre Barley Way Fire in Delta on Saturday, May 20 that led to the first fire jump… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 