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• Hotshot crews working to protect structures and allotments along Lake Minchumina

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2022

  

  Multiple hotshot crews are working to cut fire breaks around residences and allotments along the eastern shores of Lake Minchumina. The Snohomish Fire (#225) is burning about 15 air miles southwest of the lake. The lightning-caused fire has burned an… Read More ›

• BLM Glennallen Field Office issues temporary prohibition on open fires and fireworks due to high fire danger 

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 8, 2022

  The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today issued a fire prevention order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except within fire rings in established campgrounds), fireworks, exploding targets, and explosives on the public lands it manages in east-central Alaska…. Read More ›

• Initial Attack update Seldon Rd. Fire #520, Tanaina area

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 8, 2022

  

  Seldon Road Fire #520 initial attack update- Fire #520 has been controlled at 0.1 acres. At approximately 11:00 am this morning Division of Forestry and West Lakes Fire Department resources received a call for a roadside grass fire west of… Read More ›

• Dalton Highway Complex mobilizes crew into Rampart

  By Dalton Highway Complex on July 8, 2022

  Fires on the Dalton Highway Complex saw minimal growth, but continue to burn even in upper elevations with patchy vegetation. The Troublesome Fire (#359) progressed further south and some hot spots were observed on the Huron Fire (#372). Today, crews… Read More ›

• Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes Reported in the Upper Yukon Zone

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2022

  Yesterday, thunderstorms across Alaska were concentrated in the Upper Yukon Zone resulting in over 3,000 lightning strikes. Fortunately, many of these storms included some precipitation but firefighters will be watching for new starts in the coming days as a result… Read More ›

• Crane Valley Hotshot crew inserted yesterday along Goodpaster River for structure protection on the Middle Tanana Complex

  By midtananacomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  The residents off the road system and recreational cabins in the Middle Salcha River and Upper Salcha River Zones are in SET status. The lower Salcha River remains in READY status. When evacuation status changes, we will work with emergency… Read More ›

• Clear Fire Evacuations Expanded; Firefighters, Dozers, and Air Resources Continue Fight to Protect Kobe Ag, Anderson, and Clear Communities 

  By clearfire2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  (Clear, Alaska) – “Go” evacuations were expanded on 7/7/22 for all properties accessed by roads, trails, and driveways off either side of the Parks Hwy between MP 273 and 280. “Go” notices remain in effect for all areas accessed by… Read More ›

• Bean Complex firefighters extend point protection as fire perimeters expand

  By beancomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  A recurring cycle of afternoon thunderstorms is causing steady growth of the Bean Complex of fires. During periods of stability, smoke often pools over the fires and impairs visibility for aerial operations. Scouting, firefighter transport, resupply of remote operations, and… Read More ›

• Firefighters complete structure assessments along Poorman Road and continue to complete cabin structure preparation

  By poormancomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

  Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›

• Clear skies allowed for aerial assets to drop water yesterday on the Minto Lakes Fire.

  By Mintolakes2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  Haystack Community Last night at the Haystack Laundry and Showers Photo by Bud Sexton AK DNR

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