Alaska Fire Service and the Division of Forestry have fielded a handful of calls regarding the hazy look to Interior air in the last couple of days. Callers have asked about air quality from Copper River, Tok, Delta and Fairbanks. Currently,… Read More ›
Fire Weather
Fire season heating up
Last year at this time, most of the state was still under snowcover, but 2014’s Fire Season is getting off to a much faster start! A strong high pressure system is expected to build in over Alaska by the end… Read More ›
Red Flag Warnings issued
Fire Weather Watches and Warnings: Red Flag Warnings were issued for the Middle Tanana Valley, Matanuska Valley and Upper Kuskokwin Valley A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of… Read More ›
Alaska monthly fire potential outlook
Expect a busy start to the Alaska fire season in parts of South Central, Southwest Alaska, and the Tanana Valley due to below normal snowpack and a warmer than normal spring in the forecast. Increased fire activity is anticipated due… Read More ›