Dry dead grass is extremely flammable. Small scale burn permits do not cover ditch or fuels reduction like burning around tree bases. Brush pile burning is one of the leading sources of human caused wildland fires in Alaska. Exposed, dead… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will be conducting a small, prescribed burn near the end of Maud Road tomorrow, May 10, weather permitting. The burn will be five acres between Mud Lake and Jim Lake, at… Read More ›
Wildfires at shooting ranges have become a frequent occurrence in recent years, with sometimes devastating consequences. There have been several wildfires in the past few years at shooting ranges in Alaska caused by the use of incendiary rounds and exploding… Read More ›
Alaskans know we need to prevent and prepare for wildfires across the state and throughout the season – from the time the snow melts until it falls again. During Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week (May 7-13), it’s time to remind people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
Since April 1st Alaska has seen six human caused fires. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) responded to the three over the weekend in the Mat-Su and Homer areas. All of these fires were contained and extinguished… Read More ›
Just one spark lofted into dry grasses, tundra or even moss covered spruce trees can result in an unintended wildfire.
Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.
Bright and sunny spring days are a good reminder as to why Alaska’s state law requires burn permits from April 1st through August 31st.
Longer Alaskan days mean summer and the wildland fire season are just around the corner. March and April are busy months with outreach programs all across the state. Each spring, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is busy hosting… Read More ›
Snowmachiners and off-highway vehicle drivers are encouraged to use caution and spread awareness about the dry conditions in Southwest Alaska. Did you know that snowmobiles have unintentionally sparked spring wildfires in Alaska? The record setting 10,302 acre Kwethluk Fire in… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 