The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (AFS) located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, provides wildland fire suppression services for over 244 million acres of Department of the Interior and Native Corporation Lands in Alaska. In addition, AFS has other statewide responsibilities that include: interpretation of fire management policy; oversight of the BLM Alaska Aviation program; fuels management projects; and operating and maintaining advanced communication and computer systems such as the Alaska Lightning Detection System. AFS also maintains a National Incident Support Cache with a $10 million inventory. The Alaska Fire Service provides wildland fire suppression services for America’s “Last Frontier” on an interagency basis with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Military in Alaska.
No significant growth was observed yesterday on fires within the Dalton Highway Complex. With today’s weather forecast to be warmer and drier, additional growth on the fires is anticipated. On the north end of the complex, personnel are working to… Read More ›
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 ›
Multiple hotshot crews are working to cut fire breaks around residences and allotments along the eastern shores of Lake Minchumina. The Snohomish Fire (#225) is burning about 15 air miles southwest of the lake. The lightning-caused fire has burned an… Read More ›
Fires on the Dalton Highway Complex saw minimal growth, but continue to burn even in upper elevations with patchy vegetation. The Troublesome Fire (#359) progressed further south and some hot spots were observed on the Huron Fire (#372). Today, crews… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Firefighters complete structure preparation around multiple cabins. Structure preparation includes clearing nearby vegetation, installing pumps and sprinkler systems, and identifying any hazards around those structures. Crews continue to work within the vicinity of Poorman Road between the Donut and Camp… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and increased moisture in the morning resulted in minimal fire growth across the Poorman Complex yesterday. In the afternoon, with clear weather conditions, firefighters utilized a helicopter to establish multiple communication repeaters on the Donut Fire and the… Read More ›
The Idaho Interagency Type 3 Team 1, assumed command of the Dalton Highway Complex this morning at 0800. The team is under the management of Tyler McCowan. There are currently a total of 71 personnel working on the fires. All… Read More ›
Bean Complex Update July 4, 2022 Yesterday scattered thunderstorms produced isolated rainfall, lightning, and some strong winds over the fire area. Although the wind helped to clear away some smoke, it was strong enough to keep helicopters on the ground,… Read More ›
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