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• Clear Fire helicopter pilot identified

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 27, 2022

  It is with sad and heavy hearts that we share the news a pilot supporting the Clear Fire outside Anderson, AK, died in a helicopter crash. The pilot and sole occupant was Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, AK. Wildland firefighters… Read More ›

• Helicopter Accident on Clear Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 26, 2022

  A helicopter working on the Clear Fire (#346) was involved in an accident while supporting the incident at approximately 7:30 PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Firefighters responded along with Alaska State Troopers.  The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›

• Minto Lakes Fire – Evacuation Level Change

  By Mintolakes2022 on June 26, 2022

  

  The Minto Lakes Fire Incident Command in partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations have recommended the Emergency Evacuation Level for all residents and visitors west of Shovel Creek along the Chatanika River Valley, be changed to a Level 2… Read More ›

• Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources

  By limecomplex on June 26, 2022

  

  A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›

• Drones & Wildfires: The Good, The Bad

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 26, 2022

  

  UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems or drones – are a relatively new tool for wildland firefighters, providing fire managers and ground crews with real-time photos, videos, mapping capabilities and infrared imaging to detect heat signatures and spot fires. Drones are… Read More ›

• Arctic Wayside is Open

  By Dalton Highway Complex on June 26, 2022

  

  The Central Yukon Field Office (AKCYD) has reopened the Arctic Circle Wayside.  Across the Dalton Highway from the Arctic Circle Wayside and campground, firefighters are removing the hose from the perimeter of the Fish Fire #319.  Mop up continues on… Read More ›

• Continued Warm and Dry Conditions Aid Fire Spread, Spur More Evacuations as Type 2 Team Takes Over Management of Clear Fire

  By clearfire2022 on June 26, 2022

  

  Size: 5,500 acres Location: 3 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Containment: 5% Personnel: 172 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce (Clear,… Read More ›

• Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs

  By limecomplex on June 26, 2022

  June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›

• Minto Lakes Fire surpasses 8,000 acres

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 25, 2022

  The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) continues to grow with an estimated acreage of more than 8,300 acres. A smoke inversion has prevented aircraft from flying which is delaying more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter. The June 21st lightning caused fire… Read More ›

• Lodging needed for flight crews

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 25, 2022

  

  Update 6:00 PM.- The response has been overwhelming! We have secured rooms for all of our fire personnel. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you Alaska for making a difference! With the increase in current fire activity in Alaska,… Read More ›

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