When smoke rises over the Interior, the immediate focus is rightfully on suppression, protection, and evacuation. But behind the immediate suppression efforts lies another vital operation: determining how and why the fire started. In Alaska, every human-caused wildfire triggers a… Read More ›
Gusty winds shifting to the northwest Sunday will challenge firefighting efforts and overall safety on the Mukluk Fire.
Firefighters, including crews from across Alaska and Yukon, Canada, took advantage of a second day of cooler, wetter weather to increase containment and continue aggressively mopping up around structures within the fire’s perimeter.
The Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced in size from how it appeared Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been asked to avoid entering the evacuation area. Returning residents can block access and delay firefighters. Additionally, active fire, hazardous materials,… Read More ›
The Mukluk Fire (#487) is 16% contained. The secured portion is in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, though heavy smoke and clouds obscured portions of the north and northeastern edge. Acreage is expected… Read More ›
UPDATE 10:30PM: The Mukluk Fire (#487) is now 16% contained, with the secured portion located in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, however heavy smoke and clouds covered portions of the north and northeastern edge of the fire, so the acreage is expected… Read More ›
Smoke was reported Friday evening near the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038), located about 5 miles northeast of Healy. An engine from Anderson and a Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter responded to investigate. During an aerial reconnaissance flight, the… Read More ›
Interior Alaska currently has two staffed fires, the Tatlanika Fire (#246) and the McCloud Fire (#472). Tatlanika Fire (#246) – The 31,421-acre Tatlanika Fire continues to burn in the Tanana Flats between the Tatlanika Creek to the west and Wood River on the northeastern edge. Smoke from the fire has drifted over the Interior and may remain until winds shift…. Read More ›
5:30 p.m. – A SMOD (suppression module) of six firefighters from Southwest Alaska has been ordered to the fire. Engine 269 and Fairbanks Area Forestry’s Helicopter 169 were released from the fire while Alaska Fire Service’s H-405AE remains onsite to provide support. Resources continue to make progress towards containment. 2:40 p.m., August 12, 2026 – Eight Smokejumpers, two helicopters and an engine are… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended starting Wednesday, August 12, in the Fairbanks, Tok, and Delta Areas due to critical weather conditions. This suspension includes both the East and West Delta zones, Salcha and Railbelt Zones. The suspensions will remain in place until… Read More ›
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