Every spring, residents of Fairbanks might notice a familiar column of smoke rising from the Creamer’s Field Migratory Bird Refuge. For the untrained eye, it might look like cause for alarm, especially during a weekend when a public burn suspension… Read More ›
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction from Noon til 10:00PM, Tuesday, May 19. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty southerly winds, and dry fuels…. Read More ›
It was a very active this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area with over a dozen new fires reported. These are in addition to the eight fires that were reported in the response area of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS),… Read More ›
10:00 PM – Fire behavior calmed down on all the fires. A dozer line and hose lay are complete around the smaller fire. Eight Smokejumpers have been deployed onto the fire and are working to suppress the smaller fire. The helicopter will work as late as their daily flight time will… Read More ›
Cooler, wetter weather over much of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area moderated fire behavior, keeping new fires this past week to a minimum. At the time of this report, though, a Red Flag Warning is in place for the Delta Prevention Area…. Read More ›
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Sunday afternoon, May 10, and continuing on Monday, May 11, until 10 PM. This warning is due to southeast winds 20… Read More ›
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2026 Annual Prescribed Burning Operations Start Soon The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) is preparing for multiple prescribed burns in the Fairbanks, and Matanuska-Susitna Valley areas in the coming months. Burning operations… Read More ›
Several of the new wildfires in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area were escaped debris piles. These human caused fires are very preventable. One of the most common burning violations is leaving a fire unattended or not fully extinguishing a… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended Monday and Tuesday, May 4th and 5th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area due to dry grass and windy conditions. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking… Read More ›
Burn permits are suspended Friday, May 1st, in the Railbelt zone, Healy and surrounding area, of the Fairbanks Prevention Area because of very high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 