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• Use of fireworks is prohibited in many parts of Alaska during the fire season

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 2021

  While there isn’t a statewide fireworks ban in place for this coming Independence Day weekend, there are several existing regulations don’t allow these “illuminations” in most parts of Alaska during the summer.

• With Mat-Su seeing recent clouds and light rain, Forestry Firefighters study duff layers to determine fire danger level

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 2, 2021

  While firefighters in the Fairbanks area work to construct fireline and protect structures, firefighters in the partly cloudy and sometimes damp Mat-Su area are studying the exact moisture levels in the tundra to determine fire danger. Partly cloudy days over… Read More ›

• Dry Creek Fire south of Manley grows significantly due to hot, dry weather

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 2021

  The Dry Creek Fire burning south of Manley Hot Springs was active Thursday, gaining about 8,000 acres; mostly to the west. The fire is still south of the Tanana River and west of the Zitziana River, which is two of the goals for firefighters managing the 40,459-acre lightning-caused fire. Another is to protect cabins and Native allotments in the area.

• Munson Creek Fire crosses ridgeline behind Chena Hot Springs; firefighters fall back for structure protection

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 2, 2021

  The Munson Creek Fire burning near Chena Hot Springs crossed a ridgeline about 2 miles south of the hot springs early Friday afternoon and firefighters are falling back to set up protection measures around structures at Chena Hot Springs Resort… Read More ›

• Munson Creek Fire balloons to estimated 8,900 acres; borough issues “Set” evac notice for residents at end of Chena Hot Springs Road

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 1, 2021

  

  The Munson Creek Fire burning just south of Chena Hot Springs 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks mushroomed to almost 9,000 acres on Thursday and the Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a “Set” evacuation notice for residents living east of Mile… Read More ›

• Munson Creek Fire comes to life with hotter, drier weather; Angel Rocks Trail closed

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 1, 2021

  After four days of little to no growth on the Munson Creek Fire, the situation changed on Wednesday. A predicted warming trend with lower relative humidity arrived and increased fire behavior and growth. The fire was estimated at 500 acres… Read More ›

• Holdover Fires in Alaska

  By Haystack Fire Information on July 1, 2021

  Interview with Fire Behavior analysts and meteorologist focusing on Holdover Fires in Alaska. #HaystackFire #2021AlaskaFireSeason #FireYear2021

• Brock Road Fire 90% contained but lots of heat and mop-up work remains

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 30, 2021

  An Unmanned Aerial System equipped with infrared imagery was flown over the Brock Road Fire on Tuesday to search for hot spots on the 21-acre fire southeast of Fairbanks near North Pole. The drone, operated by a pilot from the… Read More ›

• Firefighters continue work on sites near the Dry Creek Fire south of Manley Hot Springs

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 30, 2021

  to grow, with most activity concentrated in the northwest corner near the Tanana River. However, it’s moving slow to the southwest. It is still south of the Tanana River.

• Munson Creek Fire remains static but has potential for growth with hot weather coming

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 30, 2021

  The Munson Creek Fire produced more smoke on Tuesday along the north side as the fire moved slightly up the ridge from where it has remained for several days. The fire was also active on the southern heel near Munson… Read More ›

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