This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern and coastal areas. These include the DOF protection areas of Kenai/Kodiak, Southwest, Mat-Su, Valdez/Copper River, Fairbanks, Delta, and Tok. There was one new fire… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Riley Fire Reaches 100% Containment
432 acres, 100% contained, 137 personnel HEALY, Alaska – Firefighters have closed the remaining small gap in the fire line, and it is now at 100% containment. Today’s work will be to ensure that a 300-foot buffer around the perimeter… Read More ›
State of Alaska wildland firefighters receive incentive pay increase
On National Wildland Firefighters Day the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (AK DOF) announced that State of Alaska wildland firefighters will receive a 30% mission critical incentive pay and the eligibility to receive 25% hazard pay when required to work under dangerous wildfire conditions.
DOF continues to staff the Montana Creek and Gold King Creek fires
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern and coastal areas. These include the DOF protection areas of Kenai/Kodiak, Southwest, Mat-Su, Valdez/Copper River, Fairbanks, Delta, and Tok. There was one new fire… Read More ›
Mop up operations continue to prove successful
432 acres, 96% contained, 146 personnel Firefighters are presently searching for any remaining heat to a depth of 300 feet along the fire’s perimeter, with special focus on the short, uncontained section at the fire’s northwestern edge. Aerial resources continue… Read More ›
Gannet Glacier Fire Crew continues securing the Montana Creek Fire (#312), while southern Alaska fire activity remains low
Southern Alaska begins to see slightly warmer weather with partly cloudy skies as temperatures gradually rise. Fire activity remains low, with only one new fire reported. As fire danger continues to moderate, burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This… Read More ›
One fire remains staffed in DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. There were no new… Read More ›
Regular Park operations in full swing at Denali
HEALY, Alaska – Normal operations have resumed in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture and the National Park Service have welcomed visitors back. Some areas, however, remain closed due to firefighting support activities. These… Read More ›
Fire danger moderates in southern Alaska; Gannett Glacier crew takes command
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy weather on Tuesday, and fire activity remains low with one new fire reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to… Read More ›
No new fires reported Tuesday in DOF’s Northern Region
This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. There were no new… Read More ›