Today, cooler weather and windy conditions out of the north will continue to push flames and fire growth in the Galena Zone, which encompasses Western Alaska from the Yukon River north to the North Slope. The Galena Zone also recorded 1,202 lightning strikes on Monday.
Fire Weather
Grapefruit Complex demobilization is in final stages
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,698 Personnel: 178 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment… Read More ›
More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex
Crews empty “pumpkins”, roll hose and return gear to the warehouse. Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Tuesday, July 9, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,699 Personnel: 183 Containment: 0% Completed… Read More ›
Grapefruit Complex sees clear skies as structure protection nears completion
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Monday, July 8, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 236 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Crews are working toward finalizing structure protection… Read More ›
80 Fire personnel increase containment to 40% on the 172 acre Montana Creek Fire #312
A Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command this morning at 6:00am and is based at the Upper Susitna High School TALKEETNA, Alaska – The Montana Creek Fire (#312) is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and was reported… Read More ›
Red Flag Warning for Saturday in the Susitna and Copper river valleys
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. because of hot, dry, and windy conditions in the northern portions of the Susitna and Copper river valleys. In… Read More ›
Initial attack increases across Southwest Alaska causing air quality to diminish
On Monday, Southwest Alaska saw an increase in initial attack fire activity due to an abundance of lightning and new fire starts prompting an air quality advisory for smoke until Thursday, June 20. The accompanying Red Flag Warning for increased… Read More ›
Red Flag Warning issued for Southwest Alaska until 10 pm.
6/17/2024 – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Southwest Alaska in the vicinities of McGrath and Bethel including the western Alaska Range, middle Kuskokwim Valley and the Kuskokwim River delta. Ample lightning, paired… Read More ›
Red Flag Warning, Burn Permit Suspension for Fairbanks, Delta and Tok
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most areas north of the Alaska Range to the foothills of the Brooks Range and from the Canadian border to west of McGrath for low humidities, high temperatures and… Read More ›
Celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend without sparking a wildfire
With the warmer weather and the upcoming holiday weekend, the best way keep Alaska beautiful is to make sure you don’t start a wildfire. Read more for tips to ensure you don’t spark a wildfire.