The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction from Noon til 6:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty southerly winds, and dry… Read More ›
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 ›
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction from 10:00 AM Saturday, May 16 to 10:00 PM Sunday May 17. Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of low relative… Read More ›
Cooler, wetter weather over a good portion of the state last week kept fire activity to a minimum. Things quickly died out leading to a couple of new fires to end the week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response… Read More ›
There was only one wildland fire reported this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. MATCOM Public Service Dispatch reported the fire in the Wasila area spreading in aspen and grass. Mat-Su Borough Fire Service and DFFP responded to the Church Fire (004) on Monday… Read More ›
Tok, Alaska Brush piles at the Tok Woody Debris Disposal Site will be burned on Thursday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12. Smoke will be visible in the area. Disposal sites provide residents with a safe place to dispose of… Read More ›
As you enjoy the warmer weather, please remember to practice fire safety. Ensure any outdoor fires are completely extinguished, and never leave them unattended. Start the weekend off right by being mindful of area closures, fire restrictions and keeping a safe distance from dry vegetation. Together, we can help prevent wildfires and protect our communities.
Tok Burn Suspension Lifted, Permits Now Available Statewide With cooler weather and widespread rains returning to Interior Alaska, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has announced the lifting of the burn suspension for the Tok area. This makes… Read More ›
Burn Permit Suspensions Lifted for Kenai, Kodiak, and Mat-Su Areas Due to moderated fire behavior in the interior and the redistribution of firefighting resources to local areas, along with weather conditions, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has lifted… Read More ›
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