The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Midnight Sun Hotshots helped nearly two dozen smokejumpers complete a hose lay around the Jade Fire (#285) on Wednesday. This part of Alaska is among the hottest and driest in the state, with red flag warnings in effect for the Upper Kobuk and Lower Koyukuk Valleys today. This means conditions could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires.
Drivers traveling on the Taylor Highway (Alaska Highway 5) near milepost 110 should be aware of possible smoke impacts from the Polly Fire (228) that could reduce visibility. They should also watch for and yield to firefighting traffic.
Water‑scooping airplanes and 23 smokejumpers working on the Jade Fire (#285) worked into the early morning hours and successfully slowed the fire burning about 5 miles west of Ambler. It was estimated at 65 acres and was actively torching in heavy… Read More ›
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service presently has staff on the Canyon, Polly, Betula, and Shorty fires, and three of the six fires that make up the Elliott Complex northwest of Minto. A separate update will be provided for a new… Read More ›
11 p.m. Update, and the last for June 23, 2026: The fire is now estimated at 30 acres as smokejumpers and aircraft continue to work on the fire. More updates will be available Wednesday. 9:50 p.m. Update, June 23, 2026:… Read More ›
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is monitoring the Buffalo Fire burning in the Donnelly Training Area west of the Delta River near Delta Junction. Approximately ¾ inch of rain overnight has moderated fire activity today, however, warm and dry conditions could allow fire behavior to increase again.
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service presently has staff on the Canyon Fire, Betula Fire, Shorty Fire, and three of the six fires that make up the Elliott Complex northwest of Minto. The Chotzatdhah Fire (#262) was declared contained on Monday… Read More ›
With over 4,000 lightning strikes across Alaska on Friday and again on Saturday, dozens of new fires started. Red Flag Warnings are issued again today for interior to eastern Alaska due to thunderstorms with abundant lightning. Fuels remain very dry,… Read More ›
Over 4,000 lightning strikes were recorded across Alaska yesterday. Additional thunderstorms are forecast for today and through the weekend. Fuels are very dry, with good potential for new fires to start. Red Flag Warnings are issued through Sunday for interior… Read More ›
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers and Chena Hotshots are making progress on two Native allotments, a cabin, and a fish camp in the vicinity of Canyon Fire (#174). They completed a control line around the allotment approximately 3 miles… Read More ›
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