AK Fire Info

Firefighters gain ground on many Upper Yukon Zone fires, fire managers monitor progress and shift resources.

By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

Firefighters were grateful for moderate weather and are wrapping up several of the 54 active fires in the Upper Yukon Zone. Currently 5 fires are staffed including 1 new start that smokejumpers contained last night at 1.5 acres. Fire Managers… Read More ›

This photo shows crew members from a Hot Shot crew loading themselves and their equipment into seeveral boats on the banks of the broad Tanana River at Manley Hot Springs

Another fire in the Bean Complex put into monitoring status, two others still active

By beancomplex2022 on July 13, 2022

Gradually drying and warming weather and a passing cold front led to some increases in fire behavior and perimeter growth late yesterday. Fires became more active in the afternoon with steady surface spread and torching. The fires in the complex… Read More ›

Photo of a drone in the sky with firefighters on the ground wearing yellow nomex shirts and green nomex pants. They are standing next to a red Chevrolet truck in a gravel lot. Green trees and brush in the background.

Additional precipitation and cooler temperatures keep fires on the Middle Tanana Complex quiet

By midtananacomplex2022 on July 13, 2022

An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, was assigned to the Middle Tanana Complex. The UAS comes with a team that controls the machine from the ground and operates the system it connects to. Yesterday the UAS was used for… Read More ›

Temporary delays possible on the Dalton Highway

By Dalton Highway Complex on July 13, 2022

Be advised that there may be temporary delays due to the Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562) that was reported Tuesday. This delay is around milepost 71 due to the wildfire burning on both sides of the road and will be… Read More ›

Firefighters Continue Fire Suppression Efforts to Protect Values at Risk

By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

Allakaket, AK – The Slathtouka Fire is located about 18 miles southwest of Allakaket, AK. It started on July 3 and has burned roughly 8500 acres east of Mount George. Monday, July 11 saw strong winds impact the fire area,… Read More ›

Minto Lakes Fire gaining containment

By Mintolakes2022 on July 13, 2022

View of a type 2 helicopter loading water from the Chatanika River with the crew spike camp in the foreground. USFS Picture

Moderate fire activity and minimal growth on the Poorman Complex

By poormancomplex2022 on July 13, 2022

There was moderate fire activity on the Camp Creek and Donut Fires yesterday due to dry, windy conditions. The fires saw minimal fire growth with most of the activity within the interior of the current fire perimeter. The Lassen Hotshot… Read More ›

A group of logistical support staff stand in a school gym in Aniak, Alaska. The school's mascot is displayed in the center.

Feeding firefighters in Alaska takes a large team, lots of food

By limecomplex on July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022, 9:30 am 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 150 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›

A red & white helicopter sits at the helibase and ready to transport personnel to the fire line.

Favorable weather enables progress on Little Chena River Fire

By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 12, 2022

Another day of moderating weather allowed crews to make solid progress around the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday. Fog and low-level clouds lingered during the morning that gave way to light and steady rain in the afternoon. Even with… Read More ›

Tanana Valley State Forest will fully reopen to motorized use