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 ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Use care when shooting – tracers, incendiary rounds, and exploding targets linked to unintended wildfires
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 ›
Don’t let the abundance of winter snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
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.
Spring wildland fire activity: Escaped burn barrels and campfires
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 ›
Debris pile burning much riskier in spring – permits required April 1st.
Just one spark lofted into dry grasses, tundra or even moss covered spruce trees can result in an unintended wildfire.
New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction
Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.
Longer days means more outreach and prevention education across Alaska
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 ›
Snowmachines can spark tundra wildfires during spring thaw
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 ›
Contractor completes mechanical work at Sunset Fuel Break over winter months
Hand crews to finish approximately 32.3 acres of treatment in sensitive riparian areas. Ideal winter conditions have allowed Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s fuels reduction program in Alaska to remain very active. Removing fuels with machines, typically referred to… Read More ›
2023 Alaska wildfire outlook – dry again in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
Fire managers utilize both national and local experts and data to predict trends, and remind public to help prevent human caused fires. Alaska Interagency Coordination Center’s early season wildfire outlook is now available. To summarize the complete report, normal fire… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 