BLM Alaska Fire Service is fielding numerous reports of new lightning-caused fires in Central Interior Alaska Monday afternoon, including one wildfire reported just south of Mile 100 of the Elliott Highway.
BLM Alaska Fire Service
Good neighbors
BLM AFS firefighters talk about their part in the international effort during Canada’s devastating fire season.
Firefighters, communications personnel enhance weather station maintenance skills through training in Alaska
This essential training was part of a broader interagency venture to ensure that Alaska and other states in the country have the tools and resources needed to monitor key meteorological factors that lead to wildfires.
BLM AFS Midnight Sun Hotshots head to Canada to help with wildfires
With the low fire activity across the state and additional Alaska crews becoming available every day, the BLM Alaska Fire Service Midnight Sun Interagency Hotshot Crew has gone to Canada in support of the effort on wildfires.
Don’t let the abundance of winter snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Alaskans know we need to prevent and prepare for wildfires across the state and throughout the season – from the time the snow melts until it falls again. During Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week (May 7-13), it’s time to remind people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
Burning operations planned for military training lands in Interior Alaska to reduce wildfire threat
Multiple firefighting equipment and personnel will be in place to safely conduct the prescribed burn operations.
New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction
Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.
BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumper training jumps start March 27
Starting March 27, BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumpers will conduct training jumps in the skies above the Fairbanks and North Pole areas in preparation for the upcoming fire season. The required refresher and training jumps will occur throughout April and May.
BLM AFS, USARAK to burn debris piles on military lands in Interior Alaska
BLM AFS, in cooperation with U.S. Army Alaska, will burn piles of woody debris on military training lands in Interior Alaska Oct. 1-21.
Yukon Flats wildfires remain very active second day in row
Wildfires in the Yukon Flats exhibited extreme fire behavior Thursday for the second day in a row – prompting smokejumpers to conduct burn operations to protect two Native allotments and a cabin.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 