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• All Elks Road Fire (#116) near Sutton limited to 5 acres with Gannett Glacier mopping up today

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 22, 2022

  

  Update 3:30pm: The All Elks Road fire has been called contained and Gannett Glacier Fire Crew is breaking down and backhauling hose lays and other gear. The All Elks Road Fire (#116) near Sutton was limited to approximately five acres… Read More ›

• Caswell Lakes Fire (#110) showcases coordination between local firefighters and initial attack aerial resources

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

  

  Yesterday afternoon local departments spearheaded the coordination between the Mat-Su Helitack crew and helicopter, DOF engine crews, Gannett Glacier Fire Crew and locals to limit fire spread along a private airstrip under construction in Caswell. The approximately 3 acre Caswell… Read More ›

• First of seven BLM AFS Type 2 contract crews available for wildfire response

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on May 21, 2022

  

  The Mooseheart Crew with assembly points in Minto and Tanana got the honor of being the first of seven BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 2 contract crews available for the 2022 Alaska Fire Season.

• Outreach to young Alaskans helps youth prepare for fast moving wildfires

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

  

  We received a question last week during the Talk of Alaska radio program relating to outreach to the youth in our state. Younger Alaskans are especially heavily impacted by wildfires when schools are evacuated, their houses impacted, or the summer… Read More ›

• Firefighters catch rapidly spreading fire along Chena River in Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 19, 2022

  A smoldering fire was discovered in a wooded area along the Chena River in Fairbanks late Thursday afternoon. The Chena Landing Loop Fire (#104) rapidly spread, fanned by gusty winds, along the north side of the river across from Pioneer… Read More ›

• Olia Court Fire: State and local firefighters respond to 15-acre fire 20 miles northeast of Homer

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 18, 2022

  

  Homer’s “Olia Court Fire” First Update: A 15 acre fire burning in grass and brush on the upper third of a steep stope near Homer is no longer growing tonight. There are two DOF engine crews working with locals and… Read More ›

• Smokejumpers contain Walrus Islands Fire (#096) and Gannett Glacier Crew contains North Fork Talkeetna Fire (#095)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 18, 2022

  

  Yesterday afternoon as persistent sunshine continues to dry out Alaska, several new fire starts required initial attack. Jump ship 90 deployed six smokejumpers to the Walrus Islands Fire (#096). This is a group of islands located in the Bering Sea… Read More ›

• Escaped cardboard burn in Willow highlights tinder dry conditions even with snow nearby

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 17, 2022

  

  A small attended burn of cardboard by a homeowner in the Willow area escaped into the surrounding dry grasses just before noon today destroying items of value on the homeowner’s property. The “Bill’s Place Fire” (#091) has been fully suppressed… Read More ›

• Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on May 16, 2022

  Advice from Alaska Wildland Fire Managers reminding people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.

• Arbor Day in Alaska is Monday, May 16

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 13, 2022

  Arbor Day in Alaska is Monday, May 16. Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation encouraging Alaskans young and old to get out and celebrate the day and the important role trees play in our lives. The governor noted the… Read More ›

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