This satellite image shows the wildfire situation east of Fairbanks on June 29, 2004. That year is generally considered to be the worst Alaska fire season on record. During June 2004 alone, a total of 216 fires and 1,153,257.9… Read More ›
Fire Prevention
Temporary Flight Restrictions in place over multiple Alaska wildland fires
4:15 p.m. – Alaska firefighting agencies rely heavily on aircraft to fight wildland fires. The airspace surrounding these fires needs to be clear so that air operations can be conducted in a safe manner. Air tankers, helicopters and smokejumper operations may… Read More ›
Current burning closures and restrictions in Alaska
7:45 p.m. – Here is a complete list of the burning closures and restrictions currently in effect in Alaska on state, private, municipal and federal lands, as of 4 p.m. June 19. Federal lands Possessing or discharging any kind of… Read More ›
Burn closure expanded to include Tanana and Copper River valleys
A day after initiating a burn closure in Southcentral Alaska due to high fire danger, the Alaska Division of Forestry has done the same for the Tanana Valley north of the Alaska Range and the Copper River Valley. All open… Read More ›
State prohibits open fires in Southcentral Alaska until further notice
Due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger that has resulted in several wildland fires around the state, the Alaska Division of Forestry announced today that all open fires and activities that “unduly increase the fire danger” will… Read More ›
Fire prevention orders issued for Alaska BLM lands
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Bureau of Land Management has issued Fire Prevention Orders temporarily prohibiting fireworks and all open fires on BLM-managed public lands in Alaska, excluding the North Slope. The recent hot, dry and windy weather in Interior… Read More ›
High fire danger in Southcentral prompts warnings from Anchorage Fire Department, state forestry
May 29, 2:20 p.m. — Due to the return of hot and dry conditions, Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) officials have issued a warning to the public to be especially careful with fire. AFD Officials warn that the use of outdoor… Read More ›
Burn suspensions remain in place during critical fire weather
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 