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18 fires in southwest under AK Black Team management named “Lime Complex”
Lime Complex – 18 of the nearly 50 lightning caused wildfires burning in southwest Alaska have been named the Lime Complex. The Alaska Interagency Type 2 Black Incident Management Team has assumed command of a geographic group of wildfires as… Read More ›
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Strong response to lightning caused fire north of Fairbanks
Air Traffic control reported a fire southwest of Wickersham Dome Wednesday evening. A reconnaissance helicopter confirmed the Aggie Creek Fire’s (#284) location and noted the rapid rate of spreading fire. The lightning caused fire was moving downhill and spotting ahead… Read More ›
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Crews make good progress in East Fork fire operations
June 16, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00 AM East Fork Fire STATS: 150,651 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 255Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce Apoon Pass Fire STATS: 63,056 acresLocation:… Read More ›
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Close call for two fires in Fairbanks
Two fires yesterday in Fairbanks’ subdivisions could have been disastrous to the neighborhoods around them. The first occurred off Skyline Drive in the middle of the afternoon. Steese Volunteer Fire Department responded along with Alaska Division of Forestry engines and… Read More ›
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Type 2 Incident Management Team assigned to support remote firefighting operations in southwest Alaska
The Alaska Type 2 Incident Management Black Team under Incident Commander Ed Sanford has been mobilized to assist fire managers and fire personnel defending villages, lodges, cabins, native allotments, mining infrastructure and other values at risk in southwest Alaska. In… Read More ›
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Crews on the East Fork Fire supported by favorable weather
June 15, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 AM East Fork FireSTATS: 141,172 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 239 Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce Apoon Pass FireSTATS: 52,866 acresLocation: 24… Read More ›
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Crews, smokejumpers working on fires in Central Alaska
The 40,000-acre Hog Butte Fire burning about 30 miles southwest of Lake Michumina and several fires in Southwest Alaska have produced the bulk of the smoke blanketing much of Alaska. The Hog Butte Fire is one of eight staffed in… Read More ›
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Firefighters mopping up wildfire near Circle
Firefighters are mopping up an 18-acre fire burning near Mile 151 Steese Highway about 7 miles from Circle. Forty-five firefighters are working increase the 30% containment achieved on the Bolgen Creek Fire (#259) by Monday evening This includes the including… Read More ›
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Progress made on East Fork Fire through direct attack
June 14, 2022, Daily Update, 10:30 AM East Fork FireSTATS: 129,197 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 213 Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce Apoon Pass FireSTATS: 43,820 acresLocation: 24… Read More ›
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Halfway Island Fire poses no current threat to mainland
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From deep snow and bitter cold to dry grass: Alaska’s shift into wildfire season needs your help
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Annual Prescribed Burning Operations Start Soon
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BLM fire restrictions north of Fairbanks help protect neighborhoods and facilities
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for April 27 – May 3
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for April 13 – 19
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TFR, evacuations rescinded for Nenana Ridge Complex
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Delta Prevention Area suspending Burn Permits
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Burn Permits suspended in Railbelt zone of Fairbanks Prevention Area
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Burn Permits suspended in Delta Prevention Area
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