Two wildfires are burning within Katmai National Park & Preserve at American Creek and Naknek Lake. Regular monitoring reveals that neither fire is growing significantly or posing an immediate threat to life or property. The American Creek fire (#143) is… Read More ›
Alaska NPS
A rainy 4th of July cools the Riley Fire
Friday, July 5, 2024388 acres, 5% contained, 173 personnel HEALY, Alaska –The Riley Fire remains at 5% containment, as crews continue to improve the firebreak—making sure the fire is extinguished at least 25 feet from the perimeter into the fire… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and rain showers aid fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire.
The fire is 67% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to patrol the perimeter moving further into the black. Crews look to mitigate hazards, being ever mindful that the moisture… Read More ›
Power restored to Nenana Canyon on the Riley Fire
At 7 a.m., the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 2 led by Incident Commander Ed Sanford took command of the Riley Fire, located in Denali National Park and Preserve a mile north of the entrance.
Crews on the Montana Creek Fire continue to secure the perimeter and achieve 53% containment on the fire.
Cooler temps and overcast skies aid crews with mop up efforts. TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to secure the perimeter with saw work and hose lay, while working deeper and… Read More ›
Containment of the Riley Fire near Denali National Park and Preserve increases
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Despite a north wind shift Monday, containment lines on the Riley Fire held, keeping it from the Denali Park and Preserve entrance. The fire is now 10% contained after firefighters extended a containment line into the railroad… Read More ›
Crews on Montana Creek Fire #312 continue to cut fire line and mop up in thick spruce timber
Fire crews provide initial attack overnight to protect a structure. TALKEETNA, Alaska-The Montana Creek Fire (#312) is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and was reported on June 29th. Overnight, crews responded to a new grass fire near the origin…. Read More ›
80 Fire personnel increase containment to 40% on the 172 acre Montana Creek Fire #312
A Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command this morning at 6:00am and is based at the Upper Susitna High School TALKEETNA, Alaska – The Montana Creek Fire (#312) is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and was reported… Read More ›
Firefighters, aircraft continue to keep Riley Fire away from communities, park entrance
9 p.m., July 1 Update (last one for day) – After a day of hard work by aircraft and firefighters, the Riley Fire in Denali National Park and Preserve was 5% contained by Monday night. Water scoopers and helicopters doused… Read More ›
Katmai National Park and Preserve Wildfires – Update
King Salmon, Alaska- The American Creek Fire, currently burning within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve, was assessed on June 24th by an Incident Commander for Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Based on observed fire behavior… Read More ›
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