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• Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Moved into “GO” status on the Clear Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 25, 2022

  Clear, Alaska. – As of 2:30pm on June 25, fire management operations on the Clear Fire (#346) have made recommendations to the Denali Borough that the following areas be placed into the “GO” evacuation level: Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision,… Read More ›

• Crews fighting Sunset Fire (#369) focused on point protection

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 25, 2022

  

  Smokejumpers are working to protect structures and allotments threatened by the lighting-caused Sunset Fire (#369). Smoky skies Saturday morning have prevented aircraft from supporting crews on the ground, who are focused on point protection. Firefighters have been in contact with… Read More ›

• Arctic Circle Wayside and Arctic Circle Campground Reopen Today

  By Dalton Highway Complex on June 25, 2022

  

  The Central Yukon Field Office (AKCYD) has decided to reopen the Arctic Circle Wayside and newly upgraded Arctic Circle Campground at noon today. Across the Dalton Highway from the Wayside and campground, the Fish Fire #319 continues to smolder and… Read More ›

• East Fork Fire final update

  By EastForkFire on June 25, 2022

  

  St. Mary’s AK- Growth of the East Fork Fire has significantly slowed within the last several days. The current size of the fire is 166,587 acres. There is a low level of activity on the fire’s northern edge, characterized by… Read More ›

• Crews preparing for increased potential for fire growth on Lime Complex with continued hot, dry conditions and increased winds

  By limecomplex on June 25, 2022

  

  June 25, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 528,260 acres. There are over 215 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›

• Higher Winds and Warmer Temperatures Pushed Clear Fire South Two Miles Yesterday

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 25, 2022

  STATS: 4,413.8 acres Location: 3.2 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Personnel: 117 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, Lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce Clear, Alaska. –… Read More ›

• NEW FIRE: 12 smokejumpers fighting Sunset Fire (#369) 60 miles east of Ruby

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 24, 2022

  

  Twelve smokejumpers are fighting the Sunset Fire (#369), which is burning near the banks of the Yukon River about 60 miles upriver from Ruby. The fire is in a Full Protection area. Two allotments between the fire and the river… Read More ›

• Minto Lakes Fire more than doubles in size

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 24, 2022

  

  The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) grew more than 4,000 acres overnight and is now estimated to be 6,000 acres. The June 21st lightning caused fire is burning between Washington Creek and Chatanika River, two miles north of the Murphy Dome… Read More ›

• Clear Fire Update -“Set” Notification Announced for Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 24, 2022

  

  STATS: 3,000 acres Location: 6.5 miles northwest of the City of Anderson Personnel: 97 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, Lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce Clear, Alaska. – Warming temperatures led to an… Read More ›

• Crews work toward full suppression of Fish Fire (#319) near Dalton Highway

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 24, 2022

  

  Firefighters made good progress on full suppression of the Fish Fire (#319) yesterday. The fire is located west of mile post 115 on the Dalton Highway near the Arctic Circle Wayside and Arctic Circle Campground. The wayside and campground remain… Read More ›

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