(Fairbanks, AK) – The State Forester for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) has issued an Emergency Burn Closure Order. The order goes into effect Friday night, July 1, 2022, at 11:59 pm ADST. It restricts all… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Fire growth within Lime Complex anticipated today due to Red Flag conditions
June 30, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 602,010 acres. There are 275 resources assigned to the complex. Highlights: The Alaska Green Team… Read More ›
Smoke continues to impact operations at Lime Complex and firefighters implement protection measures ahead of Red Flag weather
June 29, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 588,150 acres. There are 223 total resources assigned to the complex, including hand crews, fire… Read More ›
Heavy smoke delayed Lime Complex aerial resources over much of the planning area
June 28, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 572,925 acres. There are over 237 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Firefighters working hard to shore up and improve protection measures for values at risk within Lime Complex
June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Clear Fire helicopter pilot identified
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we share the news a pilot supporting the Clear Fire outside Anderson, AK, died in a helicopter crash. The pilot and sole occupant was Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, AK. Wildland firefighters… Read More ›
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs
June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire surpasses 8,000 acres
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) continues to grow with an estimated acreage of more than 8,300 acres. A smoke inversion has prevented aircraft from flying which is delaying more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter. The June 21st lightning caused fire… Read More ›
Lodging needed for flight crews
Update 6:00 PM.- The response has been overwhelming! We have secured rooms for all of our fire personnel. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you Alaska for making a difference! With the increase in current fire activity in Alaska,… Read More ›
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