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• Anderson Complex crews eliminate threat to more than a third of structures

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 12, 2023

  

  More than a third of the structures that were initially threatened by fires in the Anderson Complex are no longer at risk thanks to hard work by firefighters and more favorable weather. Crews remain fully committed to protecting the remaining… Read More ›

• Minimal growth Friday for the McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 12, 2023

  

  The McCoy Creek Fire saw light precipitation and cooler temperatures on Friday, which assisted crews in mop up operations behind structures along the Salcha River. Although the fire has not impacted any of the cabins along the river corridor, the… Read More ›

• Structure protection nearing completion on the Lost Horse Creek Fire

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 12, 2023

  

  The Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) is maintaining at 12% containment on the southern edge of the fire. Approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained. Yesterday, rain was received… Read More ›

• More crews arrive, drones fly to help map and locate hot spots on Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes fires.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 12, 2023

  WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area for the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Saturday – August 12, 2023 Additional resources continue arriving to help with structure protection and completion of incident objectives that will safeguard values… Read More ›

• Air Quality: Smoke Outlook for Aug. 12-13

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on August 12, 2023

  

  Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8 a.m., August 12, 2023. Revised at 9 a.m. to correct wind direction (See bold text in smoke section below. Fire There are 153 active fires across the State. The following… Read More ›

• Hot, dry and windy weather forecasted to bring increased fire activity to the Interior this weekend

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 12, 2023

  

  Warmer and drier conditions are expected for the weekend and a wind event will bring near Red Flag conditions to the northern Interior. An increase in fire behavior is anticipated. Additional resources are getting into place in Alaska to prepare… Read More ›

• New fire discovered on lands under Alaska Fire Service protection

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on August 11, 2023

  

  For the first time since August 8, a new fire has been reported on lands under the protection of the Alaska Fire Service. The Frozen Calf Fire (#355) was discovered about 11 a.m. Friday. It is about 75 miles northeast… Read More ›

• Evacuation status to change for some areas impacted by Anderson Complex 

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 11, 2023

  

  EVACUATION STATUS: Today the Denali Borough and state of Alaska will change the evacuation status for some areas impacted by fires in the Anderson Complex. The change will be made based on information from Great Basin Team 3.  The borough has… Read More ›

• Firefighters assess structures, construct direct line on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 11, 2023

  

  Cooler temperatures and moderated fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Thursday allowed firefighters to accomplish various operational goals throughout the day. Structure assessments on the Salcha River corridor have been completed down to river mile 10.5, with mop up… Read More ›

• Three miles contained on Lost Horse Creek Fire

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 11, 2023

  

  The southern edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained, that is, we are confident the fire will not cross that line…. Read More ›

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