3:15 p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Past and prevailing weather conditions have caused extremely dry and smoky conditions on the Kenai Peninsula. The Alaska Division of Forestry and the State Forester determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of… Read More ›
Fire Prevention
All Open Fires Prohibited in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Port Alsworth, Alaska – Effective immediately, all open fires in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve are prohibited due to high fire danger. This order will be in effect until weather and fire conditions change. The period of this ban… Read More ›
Burn permits suspended for Mat-Su area
May 14, 2014 (Mat-Su Valley, AK) – Due to a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service for strong winds and low relative humidity. This suspension is in effect for the entire Matanuska and Susitna valleys as of… Read More ›
Prevent fires this weekend
Today is the last day of Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week, but it is important that we prevent fires and prepare for fires at all times. As we come into the weekend, we are expecting to increase in fire… Read More ›
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week starts tomorrow and goes through May 9
Wildland fire in Alaska is inevitable; are you ready? Governor Sean Parnell has issued a proclamation designating May 3-9 as Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week. The proclamation states that public awareness of wildland fire prevention practices and preparedness… Read More ›
Forestry burn permits required starting April 1
(Fairbanks, AK) – Alaska Division of Forestry permits for open burning are required each year from April 1 to August 31, per Alaska statute, and are subject to suspensions and closures. Permits are necessary for the burning of woody debris,… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 