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DFFP responding to a fire southeast of Talkeetna
UPDATE 7 PM: Pioneer Peak IHC and Mat Su T2 Crew are engaged on the Mastadon Fire (#131), assisted by engines and aerial suppression resources. Retardant has been effective, and the tanker has been released while helicopters continue bucket work…. Read More ›
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for May 25 – 31
Several escaped debris fires, burn barrels, unattended campfires and burned areas along Alaska highways, most likely caused by passing motorists, make up the majority of new fires this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. In addition to… Read More ›
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Burn Permits suspended in Mat-Su and Kenai-Kodiak Fire Prevention Areas
Burn Permits are suspended effective Monday morning, June 1st, in the Mat-Su and Kenai-Kodiak Fire Prevention Areas. These suspensions are due to hot, dry, windy conditions, and an increase in fire activity throughout the Mat-Su area. All zones of the… Read More ›
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Red Flag Warning for Lower Matanuska Valley on Monday, June 1, 1 PM til 10 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lower Matanuska Valley on Monday, June 1, 1:00 PM til 10:00 PM, specifically around Palmer and Butte. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to hot, dry, and… Read More ›
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Firefighters Make Steady Progress on Yentna Fire
May 29, 2026 Mat-Su- The 14-person Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew and 3-person Helitack crew worked late into the night Thursday to strengthen containment efforts on the Yentna Fire (#104). Firefighters made steady progress by cutting saw line, laying hose… Read More ›
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DFFP responds to Yentna Fire Near Bulchitna Lake
Mat-Su- 7:40 PM: The Yentna Fire (#104) has grown to 4.2 acres. No structures are threatened. A helicopter is currently shuttling in DFFP’s 14-person Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew, along with additional supplies to support containment efforts. Once on scene,… Read More ›
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Jonesville Fire Declared Out Following Successful Mop-Up Operations
Palmer, AK – An engine crew and 9-person suppression module from DFFP’s Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew returned to the Jonesville Fire (#100) this morning to complete mop-up operations and finish cutting heavy interior fuels within the fire area. Crews… Read More ›
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Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction Tuesday, May 26, Noon til 6 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction from Noon til 6:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty southerly winds, and dry… Read More ›
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DFFP responds to Jonesville Fire at Jonesville Shooting Range
Palmer, AK – 9:15 PM: The Jonesville Fire (#100) is now at 1.7 acres. The fire has been contained by hose lay around the fire perimeter. Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew will continue work until roughly 10 PM. One engine will… Read More ›
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Delta Prevention Area suspends Burn Permits. Chinook winds forecasted
Burn permits are suspended effective at midnight Tuesday morning, May 26th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area. Southerly winds through the Alaska Range Passes will strengthen Tuesday morning, allowing for elevated fire weather conditions to develop near Delta Junction. This… Read More ›
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