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• Free woody debris disposal now available at Talkeetna and Willow transfer stations

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 2, 2022

  

  Free woody debris disposal became available yesterday to residents who use the Talkeetna and Willow transfer stations. With the ongoing and now tinder dry conditions across much of Alaska, burn permit suspensions will remain common until wetting rains arrive. Dropping… Read More ›

• Crews working to contain 1 acre Johnson Creek Fire near Skwentna

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2022

  

  Update 6/2/22 2:00pm- 18 firefighters from Gannett Glacier Fire Crew and Mat-Su Helitack remained on the Johnson Creek Fire overnight to secure and mop up the fire area. The Johnson Creek Fire is listed as contained and controlled with the… Read More ›

• Spruce beetles are actively seeking new trees now through mid July

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2022

  

  Important Seasonal Reminder about the spruce bark beetles in Alaska. The “beetle flight period” generally occurs between mid-May to mid-July, during which spruce beetles are actively seeking new trees. Avoid harvesting live spruce or creating fresh spruce slash during the… Read More ›

• Contact Creek Fire in Katmai National Park & Preserve at 1,500 acres is being monitored by air

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 31, 2022

  

  The Contact Creek Fire (#151), burning 40 miles southeast of King Salmon, continues to be monitored by National Park Service and DOF personnel as it burns in a limited management area in Katmai National Park & Preserve. The fire is currently estimated… Read More ›

• Smokejumpers wrapping up work on two new lightning-caused tundra fires in Western Alaska

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on May 31, 2022

  

  Twelve smokejumpers are working on two lightning-caused tundra fires burning within 20 miles of Kotlik close to the Norton Sound in Western Alaska. The Hogback Hill Fire (#157) and the Pastolik River Fire (#158) were discovered by BLM AFS personnel aboard a fire detection flight Monday evening.

• New wildland firefighters spent holiday weekend building skills

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 31, 2022

  While many Alaskans enjoyed a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, 53 wildland firefighters-in-training were getting hands-on field experience at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry’s Fire Field Day.  The Fairbanks Area Forestry staff organized and hosted the event,… Read More ›

• Contact Creek Fire (#151) near King Salmon is 20 miles from nearest allotment

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 30, 2022

  

  The Contact Creek Fire (#151) burning 40 miles southeast of King Salmon is being monitored by National Park Service and DOF personnel as it burns in a limited area in Katmai National Park & Preserve. The suspected cause is lightning…. Read More ›

• Special notice for Alaskan contractors with interest in fuel break installation

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

  

  Alaskan contractors with interest to provide hazard fuel mitigation and/or fuel break installation to protect our communities across Alaska are requested to submit responses via email. Read the official Request for Information (RFI) here: http://notice.alaska.gov/206873 Current areas with proposed projects… Read More ›

• Air tankers, smokejumpers respond to fire in Kasigluk

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

  

  Air tankers and smokejumpers responded to a fire that burned several structures and spread to the tundra in the Southwest Alaska village of Kasigluk. The Kasigluk Fire (#139) burned three buildings, including a school building. Alaska State Troopers said there… Read More ›

• Dry conditions prompt wildfire safety warnings for Memorial Day Weekend

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

  

  (Fairbanks, AK) – With extremely dry conditions persisting across much of Alaska, wildland fire managers are asking the public to be mindful of the potential for wildfires during Memorial Day weekend. “For many Alaskans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial… Read More ›

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