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• 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

• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) identifying final hot spots on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

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

  

  Firefighters continue to finalize operations on the McCoy Creek Fire. Backhauling equipment, ensuring mop-up is completed near structures, and gathering information about heat on the fire’s perimeter are firefighters’ main priorities. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) arrived at the McCoy… Read More ›

• White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 21, 2023

  Fire closure order rescinded, restoring public access to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome   FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern… Read More ›

• Final planned update for 9,317 acre Lost Horse Creek fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 21, 2023

  This will be the FINAL written update from the Alaska Incident Management Team (IMT) concerning the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296). If notable activity occurs, updates will be provided on AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR-DOF Facebook Page, and InciWeb. Starting… Read More ›

• Backhaul of equipment continues as firefighter complete more operational objectives on Pogo Mine Road, Mount Hayes fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 21, 2023

  Fuel containers used to support chainsaws, pumps and drip torches are backhauled off the line.

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