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• Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Continue to Respond to Multiple New Initial Attack Fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 28, 2024

  

  There were eight new fires reported Thursday in State of Alaska protection jurisdiction and seven in BLM Alaska Fire Service. There are 11 staffed fires statewide. Today will be a much less active weather day overall. The main area of… Read More ›

• Red Flag Warning and burn permit suspensions for Friday, June 28, 2024

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 28, 2024

  

  The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Yukon Flats and the White Mountains to the Brooks Range, specifically northwest of Fort Yukon where scattered thunderstorms are expected. The warning is in effect June 28 until midnight. Burn… Read More ›

• McDonald Fire slows as it reaches old burn areas

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 28, 2024

  

  FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire behavior on the McDonald Fire moderated somewhat on Thursday. Isolated, light sprinkles on the north area of the fire resulted in localized cooler temperatures, assisting suppression efforts. As the fire burns into fire scars (previously burned… Read More ›

• Globe Fire growth triggers road closures and extended evacuations along Elliott Highway

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2024

  

  10 p.m. June 27, update: Erratic winds and hot, dry weather caused the Globe Fire to grow rapidly Thursday as firefighters concentrate on protecting people and property along the Elliott Highway about 50 miles north of Fairbanks. The flames, driven… Read More ›

• BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2024

  

  A red flag warning is in effect today, June 27, from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. High lightning activity is forecast over dry fuels, with high potential for new fires to start. Hot, dry, windy conditions are expected to cause… Read More ›

• Clear Fire and McDonald Fire merge as fire activity increases

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2024

  Size:  107,391 acres Personnel:  83 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause:  Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire behavior continues to be active on the McDonald Fire. Both the Clear Fire and McDonald Fire saw growth yesterday, and as of today’s shift the fires have merged. Pioneer… Read More ›

• Fire at Quinhagak contained as firefighters make progress in Southwest Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 27, 2024

  Thursday’s weather is forecast to be similar to Wednesday across Southwest Alaska. The coast will remain cooler, unsettled, and moist the next few days. Inland areas will be warmer and relative drier over the next few days. Unlike the last… Read More ›

• 8 New Fires Responded to in State of Alaska Protection Areas

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 27, 2024

  

  8 new fires started on Wednesday, June 26 in State of Alaska protection jurisdiction and 7 in BLM Alaska Fire Service. There are 14 staffed fires statewide, and Alaska moved to Planning Level 4. The interior region of Alaska remains in… Read More ›

• Residents between mile 41-43 Elliott Highway told to evacuate ahead of Globe Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 26, 2024

  

  Residents along the Elliott Highway were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as the Globe Fire (#253) rapidly approached between mileposts 41 and 43. The fire, burning through black spruce, was reported to be about a mile from the nearest structure…. Read More ›

• Crews ordered for fires burning near Central and Circle

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 26, 2024

  Crews were ordered to join smokejumpers who are hard at work on the Deception Pup Fire (#252) burning near Central and the Flasco Fire (#259) south of Circle.   Three highly trained and cohesive hotshot crews arrived in Fairbanks from California… Read More ›

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