Many Alaskans participate in the fun tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree every December, and the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection supports this annual holiday tradition. Alaska residents who enjoy getting out in the woods and harvesting… Read More ›
Did you know Alaskans can harvest firewood for personal use on State land from local, established firewood areas? It is easy to apply and pay for a permit online, as well as in any Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will burn hundreds of piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of a Fairbanks North Star Borough wildfire mitigation program that created fuel breaks next to the… Read More ›
The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›
There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Casey Boesfplug’s Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Cabin east of the Mount Hayes Fire with structure protection by Sierra Hot Shots.
Fire activity continues to be minimal on the McCoy Creek fire, aided by recent cooler temperatures and precipitation. Firefighters will demobilize throughout the rest of the week and equipment that is no longer needed will be transported by boat and… Read More ›
New grass blooms from the top of a burned tussock
Firefighters continue to finalize operations on the McCoy Creek Fire. Backhauling equipment, ensuring mop-up is completed near structures, and gathering information about heat on the fire’s perimeter are firefighters’ main priorities. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) arrived at the McCoy… Read More ›
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