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• Campfire prohibition lifted in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 26, 2019

  COPPER CENTER, AK – With cooler temperatures and much needed precipitation alleviating the severe fire conditions, Superintendent Ben Bobowski announced today that, effective immediately, campfires are again permitted throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The use of gas grills and… Read More ›

• Southwest Alaska Area Fire Information Update – July 25

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 25, 2019

  Thunderstorms are predicted across Southwest Alaska through Friday, bringing isolated showers with lightning, and the chance of new fire starts. Ground fuels remain critically dry in areas not receiving wetting rain, and fire managers are tracking the growth of several… Read More ›

• Nugget Creek Fire perks up with warmer, drier weather; State Parks reopens Granite Tors Trail

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 25, 2019

  

  Fire personnel flew over the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) on Wednesday (July 24) and mapped the fire at 17,294 acres. Spread occurred primarily in the southeast corner of the fire with warmer temperatures over the last few days. Smoke from… Read More ›

• Chalkyitsik Complex: active fire behavior continues

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 25, 2019

  

  Chalkyitsik Complex – #466 (Tractor Trail 2 – #348, Frozen Calf Fire – #367, Bearnose Hill Fire – #407, and Tettjajik Creek #424) Start Date: 07/09/2019 Location: Chalkyitsik Area Cause: Lightning Fire Size: 482,953 acres Total Personnel: 333 The Alaska… Read More ›

• Updated acreage and fire perimeter – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/25/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 25, 2019

  Current Situation: With warm dry weather yesterday, the fire was active and moved through some stands of black spruce on both the eastern and western sides. After heavy smoke cleared yesterday, fire managers flew over the fire to map its… Read More ›

• Lightning experienced in the Tanana Zone; crews continue making progress to secure fire perimeters

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 25, 2019

  Fire growth and activity has increased within the Tanana Zone. Crews working across the zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines. Allotment and structure protection remains a primary objective for fire managers and crews on the ground.  Buster… Read More ›

• Another Day of Showers Expected; Warmer, Drier Next Week

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 25, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – More rain is expected today as showers continue to move through the Copper River Basin area. An increase in rainfall expected for Friday. Recent precipitation across the south-central part of the state should moderate fire behavior. However,… Read More ›

• Cornucopia Complex Fire Update for July 25

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 25, 2019

  Wind and smoke were the driving forces behind the Cornucopia Complex, north of Beaver, Alaska, on Wednesday. Wind is determining whether burnout operations in three areas will happen. Smoke is impacting the movement of firefighters and supplies, on and off… Read More ›

• No Growth Due to Rain on Swan Lake Fire

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 25, 2019

  

  PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, 6 PM COOPER LANDING SCHOOL – 19030 BEAN CREEK ROADFacebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/EasternAreaIMT/ Daily Update for July 25 YESTERDAY: No growth occurred on the fire due to rain and cooler temperatures.  Fire crews removed the structure protection… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook 7/25-7/26: continued unhealthy air quality in Fort Yukon

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 25, 2019

  While smoke is beginning to clear in northern Alaska during the day, air quality remains moderate at times in Fairbanks and unhealthy in Fort Yukon due to continuing fire activity. Air quality is good in Anchorage and throughout southern Alaska,… Read More ›

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