A cold front pushed through the area early Wednesday, bringing gusty northwest winds and showers to the area. Manley Hot Springs reported 0.14 inches of rainfall. Much cooler conditions settled in over the region in the wake of the cold… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
Changing Conditions Afford Firefighters Substantial Progress on Clear Fire; Containment Increases to 49%
(Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Tomorrow, July 15 at 6:00 p.m., an orderly transition of command of the Clear Fire will take place between Northwest Team 10 and the incoming Type 1 Incident Management Team, Northern Rockies Team 1. Yesterday,… Read More ›
Weather aids firefighters in mop up and suppression
NW9 Incident Management Team Lime Complex Daily Update July 14, 2022 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 141 resources assigned to… Read More ›
Minimal fire activity and growth across the Poorman Complex
There was minimal fire activity and fire growth across the Poorman complex yesterday. Lower temperatures and increased humidity resulted in moderated fire behavior including smoldering and creeping; vegetation is currently less receptive to burning. Baker River Hotshots continue with structure… Read More ›
New Start near McGrath Burns 65 Acres
Galickson Creek Fire (#571) Update 7/17 at 8:30 am – The fire is 100% contained and mopped up 100 feet in off the fire’s edge. The smokejumpers and Lassen Hotshots will work today to mop up another 100 feet to… Read More ›
Fire managers visit Upper Yukon Zone communities
Fire management officials from the Alaska Fire Service visited the communities of Venetie and Fort Yukon on Thursday, July 7th to provide updates on local fire activity and discuss the strategies and tactics used during an intense fire year with… Read More ›
Six more lightning-caused fires detected in Central Alaska
Six more lightning-caused fires were detected Tuesday in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska – one generating a swift response while others are being closely monitored by fire officials. There are 59 active fires burning in the Tanana Zone that encompasses… Read More ›
Alaska Emergency Burn Closure Order lifted
(FAIRBANKS, AK) – The State Forester for the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has rescinded the Emergency Burn Closure. The closure will end Thursday morning, July 14, 2022, at 9:00 am ADST. The closure has been in place… Read More ›
Firefighters coordinate efforts to protect additional homes and allotments on Paradise Complex
Most of the Paradise Complex received little to no precipitation yesterday which resulted in notable fire growth on many of the fires. Smokejumpers, in coordination with McGrath fire resources, are engaged in structure protection on residences to the west of… Read More ›
Moisture Continues Over Clear Fire, Prompting Flood Watch and Changes to Evacuation Notices
(Clear, Alaska) – Due to decreased fire activity, recent weather events, and significant progress made by firefighters on the Clear Fire, there have been updates to evacuation notices. The city of Anderson, Clear, Clear Space Force Station, Bear Creek and June Creek have… Read More ›