May 25, 1:00 p.m. — The Division of Forestry has issued a burn suspension and discourages outdoor burning for the duration of the suspension. A fuels and fire behavior advisory has been issued for the Tanana Valley, Upper Yukon Valley and Copper… Read More ›
Fire Prevention
Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory
May 22, 2015 – A fuels and fire behavior advisory has been issued for the Tanana Valley, Upper Yukon Valley and Copper River Basin. Early unseasonably warm and very dry weather have combined with dry pre-green fuels across a portion… Read More ›
Denali National Park Staff Requests Public to Use Extreme Caution this Holiday Weekend
Very high fire danger exists in Denali National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials urge visitors to be especially careful with anything that may cause a spark this… Read More ›
Be safe with wildland fire this Memorial Day Weekend
Fairbanks, Alaska — With extreme fire danger levels around much of the state and no relief in sight heading into the Memorial Day Weekend, wildfire officials in Alaska urge extreme caution with any kind of activity that could spark a… Read More ›
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Requests Your Diligence in Preventing Fires
With extreme fire danger levels throughout eastern interior Alaska, and no relief in sight heading into the Memorial Day Weekend, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is asking visitors and residents to be diligent and use caution with all activities… Read More ›
Exposed grass means fire season is here
The snow pack around the Interior is quickly melting away, leaving dry grass exposed that is susceptible to fire. This small grass fire off the Old Steese Highway near Chena Hot Springs Road on Tuesday was caused by a spark/ember… Read More ›
Wildland fire prevention and preparedness week…
April 11, 2015 9:13 a.m. …Starts today! Alaska Governor Bill Walker has signed a proclamation declaring April 11-17 as Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week. The Alaska wildland fire season is fast approaching. Yes, I know it’s snowing today: current weather… Read More ›
State burn permits required starting April 1
Starting April 1, general burn permits are required by state law for opening burning on any lands protected by the Alaska Division of Forestry. That includes most of the road-accessible areas throughout the state from Fairbanks south, as well as… Read More ›
Red Flag Warning issued for Matanuska Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong wind for the Matanuska Valley effective from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. Winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35… Read More ›
High winds, low snow mean high fire danger for Mat-Su Valley
The Alaska Division of Forestry is advising residents in the Mat-Su Valley to use caution when burning this weekend due to lack of snow and high winds in the Palmer and Wasilla areas. High winds have blown away what little… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 