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• Don’t let the abundance of winter snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on May 8, 2023

  Alaskans know we need to prevent and prepare for wildfires across the state and throughout the season – from the time the snow melts until it falls again. During Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week (May 7-13), it’s time to remind people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.

• Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection sends Pioneer Peak Hotshots and Air Tanker to assist in Alberta fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 8, 2023

  

  Provincial officials in Alberta declared a state of emergency on Saturday when more than 100 wildfires spread out of control in what Premier Danielle Smith has deemed an “unprecedented crisis”. While thousands of residents remain on evacuation alert, at least… Read More ›

• Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection announces new logo on National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

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

  

  Today, May 6, is National Wildfire Community PreparednessDay and Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed May 7-13 as “Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week” in Alaska. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is highlighting our new logo this week, which… Read More ›

• May 7 – 13 is AK Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 4, 2023

  

  Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared May 7-13 as “Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week” in Alaska to help raise awareness for the longer wildfire seasons and increased fire activity of recent years. The governor joins fire managers from the Alaska… Read More ›

• Burning operations planned for military training lands in Interior Alaska to reduce wildfire threat

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on May 4, 2023

  Multiple firefighting equipment and personnel will be in place to safely conduct the prescribed burn operations.

• Weekly fire report: More human caused fires across Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 1, 2023

  

  Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has responded to additional fires since last week’s report. All fires so far this year have been human caused.  Kenai-Kodiak Area A burn pile escaped, spreading to surrounding grass and continued burning in… Read More ›

• Spring wildland fire activity: Escaped burn barrels and campfires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on April 24, 2023

  

  Since April 1st Alaska has seen six human caused fires. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) responded to the three over the weekend in the Mat-Su and Homer areas. All of these fires were contained and extinguished… Read More ›

• Debris pile burning much riskier in spring – permits required April 1st.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on April 10, 2023

  

  Just one spark lofted into dry grasses, tundra or even moss covered spruce trees can result in an unintended wildfire.

• New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on April 4, 2023

  

  Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.

• Longer days means more outreach and prevention education across Alaska

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

  

  Longer Alaskan days mean summer and the wildland fire season are just around the corner. March and April are busy months with outreach programs all across the state. Each spring, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is busy hosting… Read More ›

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