Just one spark lofted into dry grasses, tundra or even moss covered spruce trees can result in an unintended wildfire.
Fuel Break Project
New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction
Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.
Contractor completes mechanical work at Sunset Fuel Break over winter months
Hand crews to finish approximately 32.3 acres of treatment in sensitive riparian areas. Ideal winter conditions have allowed Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s fuels reduction program in Alaska to remain very active. Removing fuels with machines, typically referred to… Read More ›
Forestry wildfire mitigation programs still underway in Alaska’s Interior
The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) has been taking advantage of favorable conditions to continue burning piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of wildfire mitigation programs for the community of Anderson and… Read More ›
BLM AFS, USARAK to burn debris piles on military lands in Interior Alaska
BLM AFS, in cooperation with U.S. Army Alaska, will burn piles of woody debris on military training lands in Interior Alaska Oct. 1-21.
Good progress burning slash piles in Goldstream Valley area
Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are making good progress burning piles of black spruce slash in fuel breaks in the area of Goldstream and Waterford roads. A crew of eight firefighters started last Thursday and, taking… Read More ›
2022 East Fork Fire highlights importance of proactive firefighting
The 2022 East Fork Fire is the largest fire in recorded history in the Yukon Delta area. Precipitation throughout the year usually prevents large wildfires around the area’s communities, but a recent drought lead to extremely dry surface vegetation that… Read More ›
Special notice for Alaskan contractors with interest in fuel break installation
Alaskan contractors with interest to provide hazard fuel mitigation and/or fuel break installation to protect our communities across Alaska are requested to submit responses via email. Read the official Request for Information (RFI) here: http://notice.alaska.gov/206873 Current areas with proposed projects… Read More ›
Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Advice from Alaska Wildland Fire Managers reminding people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
Successful pile burn at Narvak Lake increases resilience for remote cabin
In April 2022, National Park Service staff took on the logistical challenge of conducting important fuels work at a remote cabin at Narvak Lake within Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Eastern Area Fire Management staff left from… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 