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• Firefighters working on the Lake George Fire (#161) near Delta reached 100% containment

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 15, 2023

  

  The fire started on July 2 from lightning and burned fast and deep across 42 acres near Lake George, between Delta and Tok. The fire burned in black spruce, mixed hardwood and in timber litter and understory. There was an… Read More ›

• Firefighters responding to the Lake Louise Fire (#170)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 6, 2023

  

  7:15 PM UPDATE: Fire activity has died down significantly and the Fire Bosses along with air attack have been released. The acreage estimate has been updated to 1.5 acres. Gannett Glacier and smokejumpers are on the ground and working to… Read More ›

• State Forestry & Fire Protection working to contain French Gulch Coal Seam Fire (#168) near Healy

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 6, 2023

  

  Smoke was reported Wednesday night, July 5 on the south side of Healy Spur Road, near the Healy River. Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) responded and discovered a 10 acre coal seam fire burning in an old fire… Read More ›

• Lake George Fire (#161) showing moderated fire behavior despite Red Flag Conditions in Delta area

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 3, 2023

  

  1:30 PM UPDATE: The Lake George Fire (#161) is currently estimated at 38 acres. The perimeter has been mapped overnight from satellite imagery that was able to give a more accurate measurement. Fire activity has remained moderate and the fire… Read More ›

• Interagency firefighters responding to Lake George Fire (#161) southeast of Delta Junction

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 2, 2023

  

  7:45 PM UPDATE: Lake George Fire (#161)  is currently experiencing moderated fire behavior on the perimeter. The fire is still being estimated at 47 acres and maintaining its footprint. Helicopters, tankers and fire boss firefighting aircraft have been successful in cooling… Read More ›

• Piledriver Slough Fire (#151) fully contained and receiving heavy precipitation

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 29, 2023

  

  The Piledriver Slough Fire (#151) is fully contained as of this morning. The 1.2 acre fire received a quick response yesterday by local Salcha Fire and Rescue and the Division of Forestry and Fire protection personnel. Aerial resources supported ground… Read More ›

• Resources responding to the Piledriver Slough Fire at mile 334 of the Richardson Highway in Salcha

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 28, 2023

  

  7:15PM UPDATE: Forward progression of the fire has been stopped but air resources and firefighters will continue suppression and structure protection efforts into the evening with the use of portable water tanks, hose lays, sprinklers and pumps to prevent additional… Read More ›

• Firefighters, communications personnel enhance weather station maintenance skills through training in Alaska 

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 21, 2023

  This essential training was part of a broader interagency venture to ensure that Alaska and other states in the country have the tools and resources needed to monitor key meteorological factors that lead to wildfires.

• The Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 100% containment, crews continue to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2023

  Aided by cooler temperatures and wetting rains, firefighters were successfully able to safely contain 100% of the fire perimeter on the Ridgetop Fire, 5 miles north of Healy. There will continue to be a limited firefighter presence in the fire… Read More ›

• Firefighters successfully contain 90% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) while work continues towards full containment on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2023

  Overnight, fire crews were safely able to contain 90% of the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire and will continue to work throughout the day mopping up and patrolling the fire line to reach the goal of full containment. Supported by engines… Read More ›

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