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BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there were 157 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 328 fires have burned 579,648 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Tuesday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
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Slightly sunnier skies, low fire activity, and helicopters on standby in southern Alaska
Southern Alaska experienced slightly sunnier weather on Monday, but fire activity remains low with no new fires reported in southern Alaska. As fire danger continues to moderate, all burn permit suspensions have been lifted statewide. This allows residents to conduct… Read More ›
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New fire reported along Alaska Highway 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. On Monday night, State… Read More ›
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More rain expected as crews return gear on the Grapefruit Complex
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 ›
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Riley firefighters tackle hotspots with aerial support
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 ›
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Crews on the Montana Creek Fire begin breakdown and back haul of unused supplies.
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 ›
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Mop up continues on McDonald Fire
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 ›
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BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
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.
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Southern Alaska no new fires reported: Fire crews take advantage with medical training
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 ›
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Firefighters continue to make progress toward objectives and demobilize across 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. Rain showers will decrease… 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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