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• Alaska moves to Preparedness Level 4 at noon today

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 22, 2022

  Based on current and expected fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group has decided to elevate the state from Preparedness Level 3 to Preparedness Level 4. The change will take effect today, June 22, at noon. At present there are… Read More ›

• Increased winds show perimeter growth on active fires edge within Lime Complex

  By limecomplex on June 22, 2022

  

  June 22, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 484,720 acres. There are over 229 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›

• Clear Fire on east side of Teklanika River

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2022

  Last update tonight 10:30 pm— Precipitation was reported on the fire. Winds have driven fire growth. It is estimated to be over 1,000 acres. White Mountain T2IA crew has arrived and at staging and will be shuttled to fire. Prineville… Read More ›

• New law makes it easier to hire, train local firefighters

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2022

  (Fairbanks, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 209 “An Act relating to emergency firefighters” yesterday in Fairbanks that will help build the State’s mostly rural-based firefighting crews, strengthen local economies, and provide enhanced public safety to Alaska communities…. Read More ›

• Aggie Creek Fire north of Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2022

  Firefighters continue to improve their saw line around the 65-acre Aggie Creek Fire (#284). The containment remains at 20%. The four spot fires have saw line around them with pumps and hose lays. Crews are mopping each of them up,… Read More ›

• Alaska IMT transfers command of the East Fork Fire

  By EastForkFire on June 21, 2022

  

  June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 AM East Fork Fire STATS: 166,587 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 205Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce% Contained: 100% of containment objective (71%… Read More ›

• Reconnaissance flight conducted for accurate mapping and fire behavior on Lime Complex

  By limecomplex on June 21, 2022

  

  June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 450,470 acres. An aerial reconnaissance mission was conducted today by operations to validate the information that has been collected from satellite information. There are over 219 total resources… Read More ›

• Central Creek Airstrip Fire’s growth slowed by rain

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2022

  The growth of the Central Creek Airstrip Fire (#295) has slowed as it spreads into old burned areas. The ridge tops still have scattered melting snow patches hindering the fire’s progress. The lightning caused fire has been following drainages to… Read More ›

• UPDATE: Fish Fire receives rain; more resources ordered

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on June 20, 2022

  

  The Fish Fire (#319) has been mapped by GPS on the ground at 295 acres tonight. The fire, which was started by lightning, received some rain this afternoon. This moderated much of the fire activity to smoldering and creeping. The… Read More ›

• 20% containment on Aggie Creek Fire north of Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2022

  Progress is being made as firefighters improve their saw line around the 65-acre Aggie Creek Fire (#284). Hotshot crews increased their saw line width to 30 feet and have a 10-foot-wide area mopped up around the fire. They have confidence… Read More ›

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