A pilot flying to the Anderson Complex reported a new fire start north of the Teklanika River Fire Wednesday afternoon. The Pilot Spot Fire (#325) is burning in mixed hardwoods and spruce and was last reported to be 1 acre…. Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Lost Horse Creek Fire grows north of Haystack Subdivision
Clear skies and warming temperatures Tuesday increased fire activity on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) south of Washington Creek, 3.5 miles east of Mile 18 Elliot Highway. Both retardant tankers, two Super Scoopers, and Fire Bosses along with aerial… Read More ›
Firefighters responding to new fire south of the Chatanika River
10:00 pm UPDATE — Smokejumpers are making good progress on constructing a saw line and will remain on the fire overnight. A quick response from aerial assets has moderated the fire allowing the Super Scoopers to move to another fire requesting assistance. A paracargo mission was completed, bringing the additional equipment and supplies for tomorrow.
This will be the last update for the evening.
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is responding to two new lightning caused fires in the Interior
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is responding to two new lightning caused fires. Multiple callers reported a new fire near the Teklanika River, about 12.5 miles southwest of Nenana. DOF has dispatched Fire Bosses, Tanker 524 and… Read More ›
Severe thunderstorms ignite wildfires across Interior Alaska
Over 18,000 lightning strikes occurred across Interior Alaska on Monday, July 24, causing 30 new fires. More are expected to be discovered Tuesday as reconnaissance flights cover areas affected by the severe storms from the Baird Mountains of the western… Read More ›
The Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 100% containment, crews continue to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Aided by cooler temperatures and wetting rains, firefighters were successfully able to safely contain 100% of the fire perimeter on the Ridgetop Fire, 5 miles north of Healy. There will continue to be a limited firefighter presence in the fire… Read More ›
Firefighters successfully contain 90% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) while work continues towards full containment on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Overnight, fire crews were safely able to contain 90% of the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire and will continue to work throughout the day mopping up and patrolling the fire line to reach the goal of full containment. Supported by engines… Read More ›
Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 80% containment, as crews continue to secure the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) north of Healy
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containment efforts on the Ridgetop Fire where they successfully contained 80% of the fire yesterday. Today, crews will continue to mop up and patrol the fire area in addition to removing excess fire… Read More ›
Firefighters secure 74% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117), while containment efforts continue on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Aided by cooler nighttime temperatures and an increase in humidity over the fire area, crews increased containment on the Ridgetop Fire to 74% overnight. The fire has consumed 250 acres and has experienced very little fire growth over the past… Read More ›
Crews continue to work to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) as firefighters successfully contain 70% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117)
Overnight, crews continued to construct suppression lines and reinforce existing dozer lines along the fire perimeter on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire with aviation support. Today, crews will continue to construct fire lines along the left and right flanks… Read More ›
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