Six smokejumpers, supported for a time by two water scooping airplanes, are working Friday on a small wildfire burning across the Yukon River from Circle.
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Alaska Fire Management Remains critical as U.S. Wildland Fire Service leaders visit fire personnel and partners
Alaska’s fire management remains a critical priority as leaders from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service visited the state to meet with firefighters, agency partners, and land managers. Their visit underscored the importance of coordinated wildfire response across Alaska’s vast and diverse landscapes and supported ongoing efforts to strengthen unified wildland fire operations.
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Corral Wildfire South of Eagle
Update June 12, 2026 – The 12 smokejumpers working the Star Fire near Eagle established a control line around the 4.4‑acre fire Thursday night and are now extinguishing remaining hot spots. The fire is burning mostly in black spruce about… Read More ›
As Conditions Improve, U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighters Push Toward Full Containment of Kopshesut Fire
With little change expected in the next few days aside from a likely increase in containment, the next update will be published on Monday unless there is a significant event that requires earlier communication. Firefighters are continuing to extinguish hot… Read More ›
Containment of Kopshesut Fire Continues to Increase as Warmer Weather Moves In
Firefighters are continuing to make steady progress on the Kopshesut Fire as warmer weather settles over the area. Containment reached 50% on Tuesday. Firefighters successfully connected control line along the fire’s edges down to the Kobuk River. Work is now… Read More ›
Forecast Winds Could Bring Smoke From Kopshesut Fire Into Ambler as Weather Warms Up
Light westerly winds are predicted today and, if fire activity increases as temperatures rise, could blow smoke into Ambler. Firefighters continue strengthening firelines in chilly conditions ahead of the expected warm‑up to keep the Kopshesut Fire from moving closer to… Read More ›
Cloudy Weather, Showers Help Firefighters Increase Containment of Kopshesut Fire
Cloudy weather with isolated showers on Sunday helped firefighters secure more of the fire’s edge. Containment increased to 30%, and the fire remains estimated at 1,447 acres. Although the area received more rain than expected, it likely wasn’t enough to… Read More ›
Firefighters, Aircraft Hold Afternoon Flareup on Kopshesut Fire
Firefighters were already working on the ground when a small section on the west side of the fire near the Kobuk River flared up Saturday afternoon, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. The two water scoopers were… Read More ›
Kopshesut Fire Slows as Firefighters and Aircraft Strengthen Firelines
Winds and fire activity decreased Friday as U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel and aircraft made progress toward containing the Kopshesut Fire (#137), burning about a mile west of Ambler. Water dropping aircraft and smokejumpers made solid progress on the eastern… Read More ›
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighters, Aircraft Continue Efforts to Contain the Kopshesut Fire near Ambler
Fire activity significantly moderated overnight, allowing U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel to advance efforts to stop the spread of the Kopshesut Fire toward Ambler. Using a direct extinguishment strategy, 24 smokejumpers — supported by single‑engine water scoopers, helicopters, and two… Read More ›
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