Did you know Alaskans can harvest firewood for personal use on State land from local, established firewood areas? It is easy to apply and pay for a permit online, as well as in any Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection to burn slash piles near Vista Gold subdivision in Fairbanks
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will burn hundreds of piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of a Fairbanks North Star Borough wildfire mitigation program that created fuel breaks next to the… Read More ›
Evacuation levels removed for Teklanika River corridor on Anderson Complex
The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›
Mop up and backhaul operations continue on staffed fires in the Interior; 12 power line fires were caught and contained over the weekend
There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Final planned update for the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires near Delta Junction
Casey Boesfplug’s Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires Type 3 Incident Management Team prepares to return fires to Delta Area Forestry control
Cabin east of the Mount Hayes Fire with structure protection by Sierra Hot Shots.
Final planned update for McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Fire activity continues to be minimal on the McCoy Creek fire, aided by recent cooler temperatures and precipitation. Firefighters will demobilize throughout the rest of the week and equipment that is no longer needed will be transported by boat and… Read More ›
Final community briefing for the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires to be held today
New grass blooms from the top of a burned tussock
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) identifying final hot spots on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Firefighters continue to finalize operations on the McCoy Creek Fire. Backhauling equipment, ensuring mop-up is completed near structures, and gathering information about heat on the fire’s perimeter are firefighters’ main priorities. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) arrived at the McCoy… Read More ›
Backhaul of equipment continues as firefighter complete more operational objectives on Pogo Mine Road, Mount Hayes fires
Fuel containers used to support chainsaws, pumps and drip torches are backhauled off the line.
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