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Alaska firefighters transition Little John Fire and complete work on Shovel Fire
Alaska firefighters have completed their work on the Little John Fire (#448) near the U.S.-Canada border, while Canadian firefighters will remain on the fire to continue suppression work. The Shovel Fire (#451) near the Chatanika River is contained and controlled. The Little… Read More ›
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Little John Fire (#448) burning on the Alcan Border
The Little John Fire (#448), which was responded to on the evening of August 1, is currently estimated at 20 to 30 acres near the U.S.–Canada border, approximately 3 miles south of the Alcan Highway. Spruce, tussock, and tundra terrain… Read More ›
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Recruitment for 2027 rookie Alaska Smokejumper candidates is NOW OPEN!
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service in Alaska is looking for hard working, physically fit, intelligent and experienced wildland firefighters interested in becoming Alaska Smokejumpers. Job announcements open Aug. 3 to Sept. 25, 2026 on USAJobs.gov for the 2027 fire season.
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Shovel Fire starts north of mile 46.5 Chatanika River
Callers reported a new fire at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Shovel Fire (#451) is located near Mile 46.5 of the Chatanika River. The fire spread from a burning structure into the surrounding wildlands and is estimated at one quarter acre…. Read More ›
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Tok Fire Prevention Area suspends Burn Permits
Burn Permits are suspended effective as of Saturday morning, August 1st starting at 9:00 AM, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking and warming type… Read More ›
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Smoke from Tatlanika Fire visible from Fairbanks and Denali Boroughs
Fire officials are receiving multiple reports of smoke visible from Fairbanks and the Denali Borough. The smoke is coming from the existing Tatlanika Fire (#246), located approximately 25 miles east of Clear. This is not a new fire. A reconnaissance… Read More ›
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DFFP Weekly Wildland Fire Roundup for July 13-19
Statewide wildfire activity remained minimal this week, with only two new human-caused fires reported. Cool temperatures and varying precipitation across much of Alaska significantly moderated fire weather and reduced wildfire potential across the state. Although conditions have improved, wildfire prevention remains important…. Read More ›
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Work Concludes on the Three Remaining Staffed Fires in Alaska
Recent rainfall across northern Alaska has moderated fire activity, allowing firefighters to complete objectives on the remaining three staffed fires in Alaska. With the transition of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service-managed Nutmeg, Notakok and Konedsin Minnkohwin fires to monitor status, there will be no staffed wildland fire incidents in Alaska after Wednesday.
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Burn Permit Suspensions in Effect for Railbelt and Delta Areas on Tuesday, July 14
Burn permits are suspended for Tuesday, July 14th, in the Railbelt Zone of the Fairbanks Area and all zones of the Delta Area due to high winds. This suspension includes both zones of the Delta Area: East and West. The… Read More ›
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DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for July 6-12
Following the Fourth of July holiday, Alaska experienced a dynamic weather pattern that produced sharp contrasts in fire potential across the state. Multiple storm systems tracked across southern and western Alaska, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms, and wetting rains to portions of… Read More ›
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Alaska Complex Incident Management Team Takes Over Mukluk Fire in Tok
August 20, 2026
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Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced for the Mukluk Fire
August 19, 2026
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A Community Meeting is held in Tok for the Mukluk Fire
August 19, 2026
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