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Drying Conditions May Reveal Additional Holdover Fires
Another holdover fire was detected yesterday resulting from the prolific lightning storms last week. It is in the upper Koyukuk River Basin, approximately 20 miles northwest of Allakaket. Holdover fires are lightning‑caused ignitions that may smolder for days. Fire managers… Read More ›
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Final update for Starry Fire (#234)
This is the last planned update for the Starry Fire (#234). The fire remains at 547 acres and is 80% contained. Yesterday, the Denali Borough lifted all evacuation statuses for both the Starry Fire and the Seventeen Mile Fire (#258)…. Read More ›
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Low fire activity on U.S. Wildland Fire Service Incidents
While fire activity continues to decrease across the state, fire managers continue to monitor for holdover fires. One small holdover fire was identified late yesterday, likely ignited by lightning several days ago. Holdover fires are lightning‑caused ignitions that smolder unnoticed… Read More ›
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Type 3 Team Assumes Command of Big, Cecil Fires Near Ruby
A local Type 3 incident management team has assumed command of firefighting efforts for the Big Fire (#313) and the Cecil Fire (#315) near Ruby. The team’s leadership is made up of U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel from Alaska and personnel from the State of Michigan.
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for June 22 – 28
Rain moderated fire behavior this past week across the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area, limiting the number of new fire starts. However, more than 57,000 lightning strikes were recorded over the past 10 days, creating continued potential… Read More ›
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Cooler Weather Aids Work on U.S. Wildland Fire Service Incidents
Cloudy, cool, wet, and breezy conditions are expected to continue across much of Alaska for the next few days. Thunderstorm activity is expected to be minimal, but potential for lightning remains in the Alaska Range and the Fortymile Country. The… Read More ›
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Jade Fire Near Ambler Now 90% Contained
Firefighters declared the Jade Fire (#285) near Ambler 90% contained on Sunday. The area received rain from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which limited firefighting efforts but also greatly reduced fire activity.
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Cool, wet weather aids crews fighting 2 fires near Ruby
Firefighters took advantage of Sunday’s cooler, wetter weather to continue establishing containment lines around a pair of wildfires near Ruby. Both the Big Fire (#313) and the Cecil Fire (#315) received heavy rain throughout the day. The fires are less than a mile apart and saw no growth Sunday.
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70% containment on Starry Fire (#234)
Progress continues to be made on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) thanks to the hardworking crews and personnel assigned to the fire. Fairbanks 1 Type 2 Crew, Clearwater Type 2 Crew, Mooseheart Mountain Type 2 Crew and the Yukon Fire… Read More ›
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Mat-Su Initial Attack Responding to Flat Lake Fire
2:40 PM: Once on scene, firefighters discovered three escaped debris piles with a camp and structures nearby. The fire is contained and controlled. Firefighters remain on scene to continue mopping up and ensure all hot spots are extinguished. Burn permits… Read More ›
