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Starry firefighters reach 60% containment
It’s been six days since the initial attack of the Starry Fire (#234) in Anderson, Alaska. So far firefighters have stopped progression of the 547-acre fire, wrapped it with dozer line and hose and have secured 10 feet in around… Read More ›
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Starry Fire remains hot, action taken on Lost Fire
Firefighters took advantage of the rain brought in by thunderstorms last night and made significant progress on the Starry Fire #234, reaching 60% containment. The five crews working on the fire were able to secure 10 feet in around the… Read More ›
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Smoky Conditions Possible Along Taylor Highway Due to Polly Fire
Drivers traveling on the Taylor Highway (Alaska Highway 5) near milepost 110 should be aware of possible smoke impacts from the Polly Fire (228) that could reduce visibility. They should also watch for and yield to firefighting traffic.
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Crews continue making progress on Delta Fires
#222 Granite Fire– The Clackamas Crew joined the Southwest Type 1 Crew and TCC Squad A on the Granite Fire today. The fire is now 85% contained. A thermal detection drone was flown over the fire to identify any remaining heat. A Temporary Flight Restriction… Read More ›
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More Firefighters Heading to Ambler for Jade Fire
Water‑scooping airplanes and 23 smokejumpers working on the Jade Fire (#285) worked into the early morning hours and successfully slowed the fire burning about 5 miles west of Ambler. It was estimated at 65 acres and was actively torching in heavy… Read More ›
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service continues work on wildfires in Central, Interior Alaska
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service presently has staff on the Canyon, Polly, Betula, and Shorty fires, and three of the six fires that make up the Elliott Complex northwest of Minto. A separate update will be provided for a new… Read More ›
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Thunderstorm falls over Starry Fire
Thunderstorms passed through the 547-acre Starry Fire #234 Tuesday night bringing high winds, lighting, and rain, helping moderate fire behavior. The fire remains at 50% containment. The goal for the day is to assess the thunderstorm’s effect on the fire,… Read More ›
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Firefighters reach 50% containment on Starry Fire
The Starry Fire #234 is now 50% contained. Firefighters secured at least 5 feet inside the fire’s edge by locating and extinguishing heat. Additionally, the crews have completed a search 150 feet outside of the fire’s perimeter and found no… Read More ›
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Smokejumpers, aircraft responding to new fire near Ambler
11 p.m. Update, and the last for June 23, 2026: The fire is now estimated at 30 acres as smokejumpers and aircraft continue to work on the fire. More updates will be available Wednesday. 9:50 p.m. Update, June 23, 2026:… Read More ›
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Delta Area fires receive rain as suppression efforts continue
Rapeseed Fire (#275)Initially reported on June 22, the Rapeseed Fire (#275) is located approximately 5.3 miles east of Milepost 1410 of the Alaska Highway. The fire is estimated at 39 acres and is burning primarily in black spruce.A soft tracked… Read More ›
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Mukluk Fire evacuations to lift on Saturday
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