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• Chalkyitsik Complex Update: 55% Completed

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 30, 2019

  Fire managers consider the western perimeter of Frozen Calf Fire between Chahalie and Ohtig lakes to be contained, reducing the chances of fire crossing it toward Chalkyitsik. The 16.5-mile containment line, construct of hand line, dozer line and natural barriers… Read More ›

• Final Update for Chetaslina and Long Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 30, 2019

  COPPER CENTER, AK – With the increase of precipitation received over the Chetaslina and Long fires in the past several days, fire activity continues to be minimal. Fire personnel will continue to monitor these fires and will conduct another reconnaissance… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook 7/30-7/31: Warming trend brings more smoke to Interior

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 30, 2019

  Fire activity may increase today in Tanana Valley, driven by several days of warmer, drier weather. Many areas of the state continue to experience drought conditions. Upper Yukon Valley fires remain active, with no wetting rain received in Fort Yukon… Read More ›

• Final Update for Swan Lake Fire

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 30, 2019

  

  Daily Update for July 30  This will be the final update for the Swan Lake Fire unless significant activity occurs. For further area, trail, and campground information, please call the office or visit the website for each respective land management… Read More ›

• Chalkyitsik Insider Video: Aerial View of John Herberts Village Native Allotment on the Porcupine with Structure Protection

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 30, 2019

  

  This video from July 29 shows the structure protection around a group of structures called John Herberts Village. Fire crews have been able to halt the fire spread of the Frozen Calf Fire north to the Porcupine River before fire… Read More ›

• Chalkyitsik Complex: Monday evening video update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 30, 2019

  While Fairbanks and large areas of Alaska have experienced rain over the past week, the Yukon Flats and Chalkyitsik remain hot and dry. Crews continue to work towards the goal of securing line and the western perimeter between Chahalie Lake… Read More ›

• 100th crew from Lower 48 arrives in Fairbanks

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 29, 2019

  

  As blue-shirted ranks of firefighters stepped off a chartered jet and onto the tarmac of Fort Wainwright’s Ladd Army Airfield on Saturday evening, a 2019 milestone was reached for Alaska. Arrival of the five interagency handcrews from midwestern states marked… Read More ›

• Southwest Alaska Area Fire Information Update – July 29

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 29, 2019

  Warmer temperatures and sunny skies promoted a slight increase in fire behavior producing visible smoke from wildfires in southwest Alaska on Monday. There are currently 64 active fires in the Southwest Area according to the Division of Forestry office in… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook 7/29-7/30; Air quality improving, but smoke not gone over central Interior

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 29, 2019

  While recent weather conditions have decreased smoke in most areas, warmer weather and persistent drought may cause an increase in fire activity over the next few days. Light haze may also develop over Juneau from fires in Canada, but air… Read More ›

• Tanana Zone staffing three fires, monitoring others

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 29, 2019

  The Tanana Zone has a number of fires currently in monitor status, with crews also staffing three active wildfires: Buster Creek, Little Creek and Grouse fires. Rain and higher humidities have allowed crews to make significant progress in securing all… Read More ›

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