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• Recent lightning sparks multiple new fires in Southwest Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2024

  The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is actively managing numerous new fires in Alaska’s Southwest Area. 20 new fires have been confirmed after Monday’s widespread lightning in the region. Detection flights are planned to check on the location of… Read More ›

• Gusty erratic winds increase fire behavior on McDonald Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 18, 2024

  

  Size:  35,618 acres Personnel:  73 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause:  Lightning Update 1:15 p.m. – The Fairbanks North Star Borough expanded the READY notice Tuesday to residences along the Johnson Road and near the Salcha Campgrounds. Find more information… Read More ›

• BLM AFS monitoring several large tundra fires in Western Alaska

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 17, 2024

  

  The BLM Alaska Fire Service is monitoring several fires in Western Alaska, including two on the Noatak River and one on the Seward Peninsula. Galena Zone personnel will conduct routine flyovers of these large tundra fires. The Tututalak Fire (#135),… Read More ›

• Two Wildfires Monitored in Katmai National Park and Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 17, 2024

  KING SALMON, Alaska — Two wildfires are currently being monitored by personnel with the National Park Service and Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve.  Both fires are likely lightning-caused, and do… Read More ›

• First Confirmed Wildland Fires of the Season Detected in Noatak National Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on June 17, 2024

  The first confirmed wildland fires of the season have been detected in Noatak National Preserve. On June 13th, fires were reported by the Galena Fire Management Zone Office. The cause of the fires is undetermined at this time. The Alaska… Read More ›

• Red Flag Warning issued for Southwest Alaska until 10 pm.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2024

  6/17/2024 – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Southwest Alaska in the vicinities of McGrath and Bethel including the western Alaska Range, middle Kuskokwim Valley and the Kuskokwim River delta. Ample lightning, paired… Read More ›

• McDonald Fire resources shift to meet challenges from the increased fire behavior

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 17, 2024

  

  Size:  30,590.9 acres Personnel:  57 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause:  Lightning Updated information at 4:40 p.m., June 17, 2024: Two Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection engines are patrolling the Richardson Highway across the Tanana River from the… Read More ›

• Warmer, dryer weather predicted as work continues on the McDonald Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 16, 2024

  Size:  30,022 acres Personnel:  57 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause:  Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Sunny skies have contributed to warming and drying across the McDonald Fire. On Saturday afternoon, a fly over of the McDonald Fire showed mostly smoldering… Read More ›

• Forecasted warm weather will likely increase fire behavior, smoke on the McDonald Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 15, 2024

  Size: 32,725.9 acres Personnel: 54 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – After days of rain, warmer, drier weather will return to the McDonald Fire area this weekend, possibly increasing fire activity and smoke. The Blair Lakes… Read More ›

• Steady progress continues to protect cabins near the McDonald Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 14, 2024

  Size:  32,725.9 acres Personnel:  49 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause:  Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The McDonald Fire experienced thunderstorms with lightning and an estimated .15 inch of rain Thursday night. A flight over the fire Thursday afternoon showed minimal… Read More ›

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