The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lower Matanuska Valley on Monday, June 1, 1:00 PM til 10:00 PM, specifically around Palmer and Butte. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to hot, dry, and… Read More ›
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Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction Tuesday, May 26, Noon til 6 PM
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 ›
Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction Tuesday, May 19, Noon til 10PM
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 ›
Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction Saturday, Sunday May 16-17
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 ›
A Red Flag Warning has led to Burn Permits being suspended in the Delta Prevention Area
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Sunday afternoon, May 10, and continuing on Monday, May 11, until 10 PM. This warning is due to southeast winds 20… Read More ›
Gusty northerly winds, warmer weather causing continual growth on Western Alaska fires
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.
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 