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Regular Park operations in full swing at Denali
HEALY, Alaska – Normal operations have resumed in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture and the National Park Service have welcomed visitors back. Some areas, however, remain closed due to firefighting support activities. These… Read More ›
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Backhaul of supplies continues as Idaho Team 1 IMT3 begins transition to BLM AFS
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 93 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment from the field increases on the McDonald Fire as the Idaho Team 1 Incident Management Team 3 transitions command… Read More ›
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White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity from the Globe Fire
Fire closure order rescinded. Public access restored to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Globe Fire (#253), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office… Read More ›
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BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, there were 156 active wildfires statewide with one new start in the past 24 hours. So far, 328 fires have burned 582,837 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Wedneday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
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Fire danger moderates in southern Alaska; Gannett Glacier crew takes command
Southern Alaska continued to experience cloudy weather on Tuesday, and fire activity remains low with one new fire reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to… Read More ›
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No new fires reported Tuesday in DOF’s Northern Region
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. There were no new… Read More ›
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Grapefruit Complex demobilization is in final stages
Grapefruit Complex Daily Update: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Alaska Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander: Peter Butteri Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks Complex Acres: 90,698 Personnel: 178 Containment: 0% Completed Structure Preparation: 85% Demobilizing of firefighting personnel and removing equipment… Read More ›
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Incident management team makes good progress on the Montana Creek Fire (#312), Gannett Glacier Fire Crew will assume command on Wednesday.
TALKEETNA, Alaska- Located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, the Montana Creek Fire (#312) is now 97% contained. As fire managers meet objectives and scale down the fire operations based on work completed, the Type 3 Incident Command Team from Wyoming… Read More ›
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Denali National Park resumes normal operations
HEALY, Alaska – As of today, Denali National Park and Preserve is open and returning to normal operations. The National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture welcomed visitors back to the park this morning. However, Riley… Read More ›
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Downsizing begins on McDonald Fire as mop up continues
Size: 172,236 Personnel: 118 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire managers conducted an aerial survey of the fire and mop-up operations in the 5 Mile Creek Area on Tuesday. The diligent efforts of firefighters to… Read More ›
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Firefighters continue work on Stampede Fire outside of Healy
June 17, 2026
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DFFP responding to new fire 10.25 miles west of Parks Highway, Stampede Road
June 16, 2026
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers, Hotshots Mobilize to Protect Native Allotments from Fire 20 Miles West of Rampart
June 16, 2026
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