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• New fire reported along Alaska Highway in DOF’s Northern Region 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 9, 2024

  

  This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok.   On Monday night, State… Read More ›

• More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex

  By 2024grapefruitcomplex on July 9, 2024

  

  Crews empty “pumpkins”, roll hose and return gear to the warehouse. Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Tuesday, July 9, 2024Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri   Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres:  90,699 Personnel: 183 Containment: 0% Completed… Read More ›

• Riley firefighters tackle hotspots with aerial support

  By 2024riley on July 9, 2024

  

  432 acres, 96% contained, 244 personnel HEALY, Alaska – Significant progress was made yesterday on securing the fire’s edge towards increased containment and fire managers are confident that 96% of the line is now contained. Fire personnel continue to seek… Read More ›

• Crews on the Montana Creek Fire begin breakdown and back haul of unused supplies.

  By 2024montanacreek on July 9, 2024

  

  The fire is 93% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska- Containment increases to 93% on the Montana Creek Fire, which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. The continued varying weather will help ensure that the heat is extinguished, and any deep burning… Read More ›

• Mop up continues on McDonald Fire 

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 9, 2024

  

  Size:  172,236  Personnel:  118  Start Date: June 8, 2024  Cause:  Lightning  FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Crews will continue to secure the line in the 5 Mile Creek Area by consolidating and piling up unburned or partially burned vegetation and debris. This… Read More ›

• BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update 

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 8, 2024

  

  As of 2 p.m. Monday, there were 162 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 326 fires have burned 540,918 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Monday’s staffed fires within the BLM Alaska Fire Service protection area.  

• Southern Alaska no new fires reported: Fire crews take advantage with medical training

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 8, 2024

  Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy, wet, and rainy weather on Sunday, further reducing fire activity with no new fires reported across the entire state. As fire danger moderates across the state, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide…. Read More ›

• Firefighters continue to make progress toward objectives and demobilize across DOF’s Northern Region 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 8, 2024

  This is a report on fires occurring in Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection northern protection areas, generally north of the Alaska Range. These include the DOF Prevention areas of Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok.   Rain showers will decrease… Read More ›

• Grapefruit Complex sees clear skies as structure protection nears completion

  By 2024grapefruitcomplex on July 8, 2024

  

  Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Monday, July 8, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander- Peter Butteri   Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 87,434 Personnel: 236 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Crews are working toward finalizing structure protection… Read More ›

• Incoming rain and cool temperatures will limit fire behavior on the Montana Creek Fire.

  By 2024montanacreek on July 8, 2024

  

  The fire is 91% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska- Containment increases to 91% on the Montana Creek Fire, which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. The cool, wet weather pattern brought widespread precipitation over the area aiding firefighters with their suppression… Read More ›

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