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• Firefighters prepare for critical fire weather on the Oskawalik Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2025

  

  Containment on the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is at 9% due to the efforts from 90 firefighters and supporting aircraft assigned to this 1,658-acre wildfire. The fire is now being managed as a Type 3 incident, reflecting the complexity and suppression… Read More ›

• Firefighters respond to new fire near Gaines Creek Mine

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2025

  

  A quick response by Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) helitack and aircraft helped keep the Ganes Creek Fire (#151) in check. This new wildfire started approximately 15 miles west of Takotna near Gaines Creek Mine on Monday,… Read More ›

• BLM AFS responds to fire activity in northern Alaska as lightning sparks new starts

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 16, 2025

  

  BLM AFS responded to three new wildfires in its 191.5 million acre protection area across northern Alaska Monday after lightning sparks numerous new fires.

• More resources join Oskawalik Fire suppression effort

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 16, 2025

  

  The Oskawalik Fire (#122) continued to spread to the north and west Sunday as a result of steady southeast winds and dry fuels. The wildfire south of Crooked Creek along the Kuskowkwim River is now estimated to be approximately 1,400… Read More ›

• Firefighters work to contain Oskawalik Fire in southwest Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 15, 2025

  

  After a strong initial attack Saturday, the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is currently an estimated 350 acres and listed at five percent contained. Firefighters worked on a direct attack along the fire’s edge and point protection for cabins and Native Allotments… Read More ›

• Helitack and Aircraft respond to new fire west of Sleetmute

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 14, 2025

  

  10:00 PM Update: Located 10 miles south of Crooked Creek and 35 miles west of Sleetmute, the Oskawalik Fire (#122) has grown to more than 300 acres. A 16-person fuels mitigation crew from McGrath joined the 24 smokejumpers (2 loads) and 5… Read More ›

• Burn Permits suspended in Delta Prevention Area on Friday, June 13

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 13, 2025

  

  Burn permits are suspended Friday, June 13, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area because of very high fire danger due to rising temperatures and dry conditions. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. The National Weather Service forecasts… Read More ›

• Fuels reduction work at Denali National Park & Preserve showcases power of interagency collaboration

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 13, 2025

  This summer, wildland fire professionals from the National Park Service (NPS) are teaming up with interagency partners to proactively reduce wildfire risk and boost resilience in Denali National Park & Preserve through hazardous fuels reduction projects. NPS Western Area Fire… Read More ›

• Burn Permits suspended in Tok Prevention Area on Friday, June 13

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 13, 2025

  

  Burn permits are suspended Friday morning, June 13, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area because of very high fire danger due to rising temperatures and dry conditions. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. The National Weather Service… Read More ›

• Firefighters complete Anchorage Hillside project

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 31, 2025

  

  (Anchorage, AK) – For the greater part of May, the sound of chainsaws rang throughout the neighborhood and billows of white smoke rose from the forested area adjacent to the Hilltop Ski Area. Trail closed signs and caution tape were… Read More ›

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