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• One month left to apply for second round of Community Wildfire Defense Grant funding

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on September 29, 2023

  

  There is one month left for Alaskan communities to take advantage of the second round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. A total of $1 billion is available over a five-year period through the Infrastructure,… Read More ›

• Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection to burn slash piles near Vista Gold subdivision in Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on September 22, 2023

  

  The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will burn hundreds of piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of a Fairbanks North Star Borough wildfire mitigation program that created fuel breaks next to the… Read More ›

• Prevent human-caused fires this hunting season and be aware of risks in recently burned areas

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 31, 2023

  

  With hunting season well underway, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is issuing a critical reminder to all hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: Help prevent human-caused fires this hunting season, and to be aware of risks when recreating near… Read More ›

• Evacuation levels removed for Teklanika River corridor on Anderson Complex

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 31, 2023

  

  The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›

• Mop up and backhaul operations continue on staffed fires in the Interior; 12 power line fires were caught and contained over the weekend

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 28, 2023

  

  There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›

• Chinook winds cause a dozen power line fires from Delta Junction to Tok – local fire departments and DOF personnel catch them all

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 27, 2023

  

  Burn Permit Suspension remains in place for the Tok and Delta Fire Prevention Areas areas due to strong winds and very high fire danger conditions. Strong gusty warm chinook winds impacted the eastern Interior yesterday afternoon causing low visibility, knocking… Read More ›

• Final planned update for the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires near Delta Junction

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 24, 2023

  

  Casey Boesfplug’s Type 3 Incident Management Team.

• Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires Type 3 Incident Management Team prepares to return fires to Delta Area Forestry control

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 23, 2023

  

  Cabin east of the Mount Hayes Fire with structure protection by Sierra Hot Shots.

• Final planned update for McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 23, 2023

  

  Fire activity continues to be minimal on the McCoy Creek fire, aided by recent cooler temperatures and precipitation. Firefighters will demobilize throughout the rest of the week and equipment that is no longer needed will be transported by boat and… Read More ›

• Final community briefing for the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires to be held today

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 22, 2023

  New grass blooms from the top of a burned tussock

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