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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers, Hotshots Mobilize to Protect Native Allotments from Fire 20 Miles West of Rampart
U.S. Wildland Fire Service smokejumpers are assigned to a 340‑acre fire 20 miles west of Rampart, where they will protect two Native allotments on the north side of the Yukon River with help from more firefighters on their way The… Read More ›
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wrapping Up Work on Several Fires as Activity Calms
Fire activity is winding down, possibly temporarily, across the state thanks to strong firefighting efforts and cooler weather. Only two fires remain staffed: the Kopshesut Fire near Ambler and the Clums Fire about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Firefighters on both incidents are mopping up hotspots and plan to demobilize in the coming days.
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for June 8 – 14
A cool, wet week in June moderated fire behavior limiting the number of new fires this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. Of the 12 fires reported, only one was a natural caused fire. Many human caused fires can be avoided. … Read More ›
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Responds to New Fire South of Kobuk River Across From Ambler
7 p.m. Kugachevk Fire Update: Heavy rain moved over the Kugachevk Fire Sunday before smokejumpers and water scoopers could engage and significantly subdued the fire. It is now estimated at one‑eighth of an acre, smaller than initially reported. Firefighters aboard… Read More ›
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Sends Strong Initial Attack for New Fire Northeast of Fairbanks
A strong U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial attack was launched on a rapidly growing, lightning‑caused wildfire located about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The Clums Fire (#184) was reported around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is estimated at 75 acres, burning primarily in tundra with pockets of black spruce.
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Red Flag Warning issued for eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village effective 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to warm temperatures, low… Read More ›
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Burn Permits suspended in the Fairbanks and Delta Prevention Areas
Burn Permits will be suspended effective tomorrow Saturday, June 13th, in the Fairbanks and Delta Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to the warm weather, lack of significant wetting rain, high winds and a Red Flag Warning in Delta…. Read More ›
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Six U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers, Two Water Scoopers Halt Fire’s Spread Near Circle
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.
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Red Flag Warning issued for Delta Junction, 12pm Saturday through 10pm Sunday
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Delta Junction area effective from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13, and from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, June 14. Critical fire weather… Read More ›
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