The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Interior Alaska, including McGrath, Middle and Lower Yukon Valleys, Innoko Valley, and Fortymile Country. The Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 a.m…. Read More ›
Containment on the Starry Fire (#234) increased today to 65%. Firefighters worked 10 to 50 feet in from the fire perimeter, extinguishing areas of heat. Crews are now cutting in jack straw — thick sections of fallen trees that are… Read More ›
#257 Barley 2 Fire– Located 13 miles east of Delta Junction, the Barley 2 Fire is 100% contained and will remain in monitor status. #222 Granite Fire– Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 85% contained. The Southwest Type 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and the… Read More ›
44 firefighters continue working on four staffed fires within the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s Coastal Region in the Mat-Su and Southwest Areas. Fire activity remained limited across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska this week. With increased containment on staffed… Read More ›
It’s been six days since the initial attack of the Starry Fire (#234) in Anderson, Alaska. So far firefighters have stopped progression of the 547-acre fire, wrapped it with dozer line and hose and have secured 10 feet in around… Read More ›
#222 Granite Fire– The Clackamas Crew joined the Southwest Type 1 Crew and TCC Squad A on the Granite Fire today. The fire is now 85% contained. A thermal detection drone was flown over the fire to identify any remaining heat. A Temporary Flight Restriction… Read More ›
Thunderstorms passed through the 547-acre Starry Fire #234 Tuesday night bringing high winds, lighting, and rain, helping moderate fire behavior. The fire remains at 50% containment. The goal for the day is to assess the thunderstorm’s effect on the fire,… Read More ›
The Starry Fire #234 is now 50% contained. Firefighters secured at least 5 feet inside the fire’s edge by locating and extinguishing heat. Additionally, the crews have completed a search 150 feet outside of the fire’s perimeter and found no… Read More ›
Rapeseed Fire (#275)Initially reported on June 22, the Rapeseed Fire (#275) is located approximately 5.3 miles east of Milepost 1410 of the Alaska Highway. The fire is estimated at 39 acres and is burning primarily in black spruce.A soft tracked… Read More ›
Firefighters have achieved 100% containment on the Grandview Fire (#204). Over the past several days, the Gannet Glacier Type 2IA Crew continued intensive mop-up operations, gridding 200 feet into the fire interior to locate and extinguish any remaining heat. Crews… Read More ›
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