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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 ›
Lawlor Fire northwest of Fairbanks contained

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 25, 2022

FINAL UPDATE: 8:30 pm — An outside electrical accident, sending sparks into dry grass, has been determined to be the cause. Driven by gusty winds the fire rapidly spread into a stand of black spruce. Groups of trees were observed… Read More ›
Quick response corrals Caribou Fire north of Homer

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 25, 2022

Quick action by firefighters on the ground and in the air corralled a a wildfire about about 2 miles west of Fox River northeast of Homer on the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday evening. The Caribou Fire (#134) is burning about 2… Read More ›
“Ready, Set, Go” provides a tool for homeowners to get prepared

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 25, 2022

A national program called “Ready, Set, Go” provides a tool for homeowners to get prepared. With temperatures heating up this holiday weekend, both firefighters and residents need to be on heightened alert for the threat of fast moving wildfires. Being… Read More ›
No Public Drones allowed near wildfires because “If You Fly, We Can’t”

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

Please pass the word that “If You Fly, We Can’t”. Areas with wildfires must be a #NoDroneZone so that the helicopters, air tankers and aerial supervisors are able to coordinate an effective initial attack without an incursion into their airspace…. Read More ›
Zircon Fire (#131) in Anchorage 100% contained at 1am with fire crews working throughout the night

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 23, 2022

Zircon Fire Incident Commander Bryan Quimby reported at 1am this morning that the 0.8 acre fire that started as a structure fire in Anchorage and spread into the surrounding brush and woods was 100% contained. At 3:30am this morning after… Read More ›
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.