On Tuesday, July 12th, six lightning-caused fires were detected in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska. Two fires, Elephant (#561) and Cosna Bluff (#564) have fire crews and the four remaining fires are being monitored. Elephant Fire (#561): 128… Read More ›
All of the staffed fires in the Upper Yukon Zone reported significant progress yesterday and are starting to move firefighters and equipment to new priority fires. The break in the thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and precipitation over the last several days… Read More ›
Protection. Insurance. Morale boosters. This is how firefighters on the Dalton Highway Complex describe Mardy and Rio, the two Karelian bear dogs who help to keep them safe from bears, moose, and other large animals. Currently, firefighters on the northern… Read More ›
The public is urged to be careful while driving on the Dalton Highway. While driving with caution is always advised, wildfires near the road may have impacts. The Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562) that started a couple days ago is… Read More ›
Suppression repair action are beginning on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Luis Dozal USFS
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 ›
(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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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