Several evacuation notices are now in effect for the unincorporated areas within the Middle Tanana Complex of fires near Delta Junction. Along the Goodpaster River, these are now in place: The Goodpaster River corridor from river mile 0 to 8.6… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Smoke Moderates Fire Activity on the Clear Fire Despite Continued Red Flag Warning
(Clear, Alaska) – Crews are conducting strategic burning operations again today near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT… Read More ›
Better satellite imagery enables more accurate estimate of Lime Complex acres burned
July 10, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 819,856 acres, and there are 164 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Moderate fire growth on southern portion of Poorman Complex expected over the next couple days
As temperatures increase across the Poorman Complex and drying conditions occur, moderate fire growth is expected on the Camp Creek Fire (#352) and the Donut Fire (#335). The Sunset Fire (#369) ran into natural barriers on three sides, with a… Read More ›
Middle Tanana community meeting scheduled for Sunday, July 10 at 7:00 pm
A community meeting for the Middle Tanana Complex will be held on Sunday, July 10 at 7:00 PM at the Delta Junction Community Center (2887 Deborah Street). It will also be simulcast on KDHS Radio 95.5 and recorded and posted… Read More ›
Thunderstorm winds increased activity on the Little Chena River Fire
Around 5PM Friday, thunderstorm activity around the Little Chena River Fire (#499) created outflow winds which greatly increased fire activity resulting in trees torching and up to 50-foot flame lengths. Crews relocated to a safe area while several tankers and… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex acreage grows to 50,276; firefighters working on structure protection
The residents off the road system and recreational cabins in the Middle Salcha River and Upper Salcha River Zones are in SET status. The Lower Salcha River remains in READY. When evacuation status changes, we will work with emergency management… Read More ›
Red flag warning issued for Clear Fire Area; conditions prime for extreme fire activity
(Clear, Alaska) – A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for the fire area today. Conditions have set the stage for a critical fire weather environment, and residents who have chosen to stay in areas defined as “Go” are again… Read More ›
Southern Area Gray Team conducts engine training with local Tribe and village of Ruby
The Southern Area Gray Team conducted a training with the local Tribe and village volunteer fire department of Ruby on fire engine operations yesterday. Upon arriving to the incident and meeting with the local community, the Gray Team found the… Read More ›
Despite beneficial weather patterns, crews in southwest AK alert for increased fire activity
July 09, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 785,539 acres, and there are 158 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 