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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Sends Strong Initial Attack for New Fire Northeast of Fairbanks
A strong U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial attack was launched on a rapidly growing, lightning‑caused wildfire located about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The Clums Fire (#184) was reported around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is estimated at 75 acres, burning primarily in tundra with pockets of black spruce.
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Red Flag Warning issued for eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village effective 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to warm temperatures, low… Read More ›
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Burn Permits suspended in the Fairbanks and Delta Prevention Areas
Burn Permits will be suspended effective tomorrow Saturday, June 13th, in the Fairbanks and Delta Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to the warm weather, lack of significant wetting rain, high winds and a Red Flag Warning in Delta…. Read More ›
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Six U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers, Two Water Scoopers Halt Fire’s Spread Near Circle
Six smokejumpers, supported for a time by two water scooping airplanes, are working Friday on a small wildfire burning across the Yukon River from Circle.
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Alaska Fire Management Remains critical as U.S. Wildland Fire Service leaders visit fire personnel and partners
Alaska’s fire management remains a critical priority as leaders from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service visited the state to meet with firefighters, agency partners, and land managers. Their visit underscored the importance of coordinated wildfire response across Alaska’s vast and diverse landscapes and supported ongoing efforts to strengthen unified wildland fire operations.
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Red Flag Warning issued for Delta Junction, 12pm Saturday through 10pm Sunday
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Delta Junction area effective from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13, and from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, June 14. Critical fire weather… Read More ›
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Corral Wildfire South of Eagle
Update June 12, 2026 – The 12 smokejumpers working the Star Fire near Eagle established a control line around the 4.4‑acre fire Thursday night and are now extinguishing remaining hot spots. The fire is burning mostly in black spruce about… Read More ›
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As Conditions Improve, U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighters Push Toward Full Containment of Kopshesut Fire
With little change expected in the next few days aside from a likely increase in containment, the next update will be published on Monday unless there is a significant event that requires earlier communication. Firefighters are continuing to extinguish hot… Read More ›
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Yenlo Fire receives light rain as crews grid for remaining hot spots
DFFP Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and Alaska Smokejumpers completed sawline and hose lays around 90% of the Yenlo Fire (#166) on Wednesday. The 53-acre fire located approximately 41-miles southwest of Talkeetna received rain Wednesday aiding firefighters as they sought out remaining areas of heat to be extinguished. An Unmanned Aerial System Module flew the fire using… Read More ›
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Tok Fire Prevention Area suspends Burn Permits
Burn Permits are suspended effective Thursday morning, June 11th, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area. This suspension is due to the continuing hot weather, lack of rain and the influx of people for the Chickenstock event this weekend. Fire managers… Read More ›
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Updated structure assessment confirms 50 homes destroyed in Mukluk Fire
August 30, 2026
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Evacuations lifted on Mukluk Fire
August 29, 2026
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Mukluk Fire evacuations to lift on Saturday
August 28, 2026
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