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Additional firefighters mobilizing for BLM AFS managed fires
BLM Alaska Fire Service is sending more resources to fires burning in Interior Alaska after a lightning-event moved through the state Monday, triggering more than 30 fires in the BLM AFS protection area that covers the northern half of the state.
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Severe thunderstorms ignite wildfires across Interior Alaska
Over 18,000 lightning strikes occurred across Interior Alaska on Monday, July 24, causing 30 new fires. More are expected to be discovered Tuesday as reconnaissance flights cover areas affected by the severe storms from the Baird Mountains of the western… Read More ›
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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is responding to multiple lightning caused fires in the interior
Several lighting caused fires started Monday afternoon after the interior received over 6,000 ground strikes. The McCoy Creek Fire (#201) was reported 25 miles North of the Salcha Boat Ramp. The fire is estimated at 25 acres and burning in… Read More ›
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BLM AFS fielding reports of new lightning-caused fires in the Interior
BLM Alaska Fire Service is fielding numerous reports of new lightning-caused fires in Central Interior Alaska Monday afternoon, including one wildfire reported just south of Mile 100 of the Elliott Highway.
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Good neighbors
BLM AFS firefighters talk about their part in the international effort during Canada’s devastating fire season.
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Firefighters working on the Lake George Fire (#161) near Delta reached 100% containment
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 ›
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Firefighters responding to the Lake Louise Fire (#170)
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 ›
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State Forestry & Fire Protection working to contain French Gulch Coal Seam Fire (#168) near Healy
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 ›
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Lake George Fire (#161) showing moderated fire behavior despite Red Flag Conditions in Delta area
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 ›
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Interagency firefighters responding to Lake George Fire (#161) southeast of Delta Junction
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 ›
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