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Firefighters taking advantage of cooler weather to strengthen control lines on BLM AFS fires
Cooler, damper weather kept a cap on wildfires Sunday, giving firefighters on BLM Alaska Fire Service fires a chance to strengthen control lines and fire managers to move resources around to prepare for the predicted return of hot weather. There… Read More ›
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Evacuation order issued due to Anderson Complex; crews work to protect structures, allotments
The Teklanika River and all residents within 2.5 miles of the Teklanika River, and all residents adjacent to Rose Hip Creek are in Evacuation Status GO. Individuals in this area should evacuate now. Do not delay. The Tri-Valley School is… Read More ›
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New fire discoveries moderate with temperature as additional resources begin to arrive in the Interior
Much of interior Alaska was under light to moderate cloud cover yesterday and recorded slightly cooler temperatures. The number of new fires that showed themselves from last week’s lightning event also moderated, with two new fires in Alaska Division of… Read More ›
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BLM monitoring lightning-caused fires on Interior military training lands
BLM Alaska Fire Service is keeping an eye on fires burning in a remote parts of the Donnelly Training Area west of the Delta River and the Yukon Training Area north of the Salcha River.
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BLM AFS wrapping up work on some fires, moving firefighters to other incidents
The cooler temperatures and less lightning are welcome in Interior Alaska as firefighting resources move around to more active fires or those threatening sites identified for protection. BLM Alaska Fire Service is wrapping up work on some fires and mobilizing… Read More ›
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Multiple Fires Managed in the Anderson Complex
EVACUATION STATUS: The City of Anderson and all residents that use any road west of the George Parks Highway between Milepost 270 and the Rex Bridge are in Evacuation Status SET. This means you need to be ready to leave… Read More ›
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Evacuation orders in place for Denali and Fairbanks North Star Boroughs as fire activity increases in the Interior
There were 11 new fires Friday, seven in Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection response area and four in BLM Alaska Fire Service response area. There were 819 lightning strikes recorded Friday, considerably less than the previous multiple thousands… Read More ›
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Smokejumpers, helicopter working on new fire near Tolovana Hot Springs
Smokejumpers were deployed on a new wildfire about 1.5 miles northeast of Tolovana Hot Springs Friday evening. A BLM Alaska Fire Service helicopter used a large bucket suspended underneath to drop water on the fire before and after the four… Read More ›
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Updated: Fire near mile 3 of Kobe Road held at 2 acres
On Friday, July 28, the Kobe Road Fire was initially reported as 100 acres. The fire is now estimated at 2 acres. The more accurate acreage estimate is based on increased visibility and reconnaissance flights conducted Saturday evening. The fire… Read More ›
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BLM AFS assesses response as lightning continues to spark new fires across Alaska
Isolated thunderstorms continue to cause mischief in Alaska, leaving lightning littered throughout much of the state and sparking more fires. With resources stretched thin and concentrated in areas that are closer to communities, BLM Alaska Fire Service is prioritizing response… Read More ›
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Starry Fire remains hot, action taken on Lost Fire
June 24, 2026
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Smoky conditions possible along Taylor Highway due to Polly Fire
June 24, 2026
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Crews continue making progress on Delta Fires
June 24, 2026
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