Alaska NPS

Campfires Restricted/Prohibited to Developed Campsites and Cabins within Enclosed Metal Fire Grates or Designated Fire Rings

By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 1, 2019

In response to the current high fire danger throughout the state of Alaska, effective immediately and until further notice, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed… Read More ›

A small plume of smoke rises from coniferous and hardwood trees in the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.

First new NPS, AK wildfire of 2019 ignited by lightning in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve

By Alaska National Park Service on June 14, 2019

EAGLE, Alaska: On Monday, June 10 a National Park Service ranger/pilot overflying the Preserve confirmed a new lightning-caused fire start in the Weshrinarin Creek drainage south of the Yukon River and 6.6 miles east of the Charley River. The newly… Read More ›

Personnel Reduced, Continued Monitoring on Steamboat Creek Fire

By Alaska National Park Service on July 31, 2016

Copper Center, AK: The fire acreage is still unchanged at 19,719 acres. Fire personnel flew the fire perimeter and observed that several smoldering areas still exist, but are not approaching areas of concern near the Chitina River. It is smoldering… Read More ›

Steamboat Creek Fire Smolders, Historic Cabin Cleared

By Alaska National Park Service on July 30, 2016

Copper Center, AK: Small amounts of rain have kept fire acreage unchanged at 19,719 acres. On Thursday, July 28th, fire managers landed at the historic Monohan Cabin to cut brush and fuels to reach a “Firewise” standard. The “Firewise” program… Read More ›

Cool and Moist Weather Forecasted on the Steamboat Creek Fire

By Alaska National Park Service on July 27, 2016

Copper Center, AK: Small amounts of precipitation continue to fall each evening and throughout the day on the Steamboat Creek Fire, causing no change in the growth of the fire. The acreage has changed and decreased, however, due to more… Read More ›

Rain Continues to Fall on the Steamboat Creek Fire

By Alaska National Park Service on July 25, 2016

Four Fire Boss water-scooping planes stand-by in Gulkana. Photo: Carrie Hale, Alaska Division of Forestry Copper Center, AK: Rain continues to fall over the Steamboat Creek Fire and the Kennicott Valley. In the last 24 hours the fire area has… Read More ›

Rain Forecasted to Continue Through the Weekend

By Alaska National Park Service on July 23, 2016

Copper Center, AK: There was very little fire growth on the Steamboat Creek Fire on Friday. The estimated acreage is now 19,600 acres. Burning conditions are unfavorable for growth due to the continued forecast for rain. Smoke was observed on… Read More ›

Rain over the Steamboat Creek Fire Helped with Fire Activity

By Alaska National Park Service on July 22, 2016

Steamboat Creek Fire received some precipitation yesterday which reduced fire activity but a slight change in size at 19,328 acres. As the weather front moved in, winds shifted and smoke was impacting areas in the nearby region. Fire managers plan… Read More ›

Smoke Impacts to the Kennicott Valley and Chitina Area

By Alaska National Park Service on July 21, 2016

There is considerable smoke reported in the Kennicott valley and Chitina area, especially in Kenny Lake. Please use caution when driving and slow down for hazy conditions. The Steamboat Creek Fire is still being monitored by fire personnel.

Afternoon Winds and Dry Conditions Increase Fire Behavior