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 ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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 Community Forest Council to meet on Friday, August 12
(Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Community Forest Council (ACFC) is holding its summer meeting on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room 102 at the Robert B. Atwood building in Anchorage. Members of… Read More ›
Retardant for Alaska wildland fires more beneficial than harmful
The retardant used in Alaska is 88% water with ammonium phosphate, a common fertilizer, as the fire-retardant component. The other ingredients include gum thickeners to help it cling to vegetation; conditioners to aid in mixing and flow through delivery systems;… Read More ›
Crane Valley Hotshot crew inserted yesterday along Goodpaster River for structure protection on the Middle Tanana Complex
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 status. When evacuation status changes, we will work with emergency… Read More ›
Clear Fire Evacuations Expanded; Firefighters, Dozers, and Air Resources Continue Fight to Protect Kobe Ag, Anderson, and Clear Communities
(Clear, Alaska) – “Go” evacuations were expanded on 7/7/22 for all properties accessed by roads, trails, and driveways off either side of the Parks Hwy between MP 273 and 280. “Go” notices remain in effect for all areas accessed by… Read More ›
Firefighters complete structure assessments along Poorman Road and continue to complete cabin structure preparation
Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›
Lime Complex Fire is largest logistical operation in state
July 08, 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 ›
Wind Prompts Extreme Fire Behavior at Clear Fire, Pushing Fire into Kobe Ag
(Clear, Alaska) – There will be a COMMUNITY MEETING to share information on the Clear Fire TONIGHT, Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Hall, 911 D Street, Anderson, AK. The meeting will also be broadcast live… Read More ›
Rainfall received across the Poorman Complex, minimal fire activity
The Poorman Complex received rainfall across all three fires resulting in minimal fire activity and no fire growth. Acreage remains at 36,661 for the Donut Fire (#335), 12,831 for the Camp Creek Fire (#352), and 3,001 for the Sunset Fire… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 