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• Smoky conditions near Delta Junction cause health concerns, but help decrease fire activity

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 8, 2023

  

  Thick smoke blanketed the Delta Junction area Monday, creating hazardous air quality and significantly limiting visibility, while also decreasing fire behavior. Firefighters focused primarily on structure protection especially on the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191). Some of this work can… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook for Aug. 8-9

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 8, 2023

  

  Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8:20 a.m., August 8, 2023. Fire There are 152 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming… Read More ›

• Bear Creek, Rock Creek fires added to Anderson Complex

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 8, 2023

  

  COMMUNITY MEETING: Great Basin Team 3 will hold a community meeting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Anderson Fire Station, 911 D Street. The date was changed due to scheduling conflicts. Representatives from the team and cooperating… Read More ›

• Evacuation levels changed around the Lost Horse Creek Fire from GO to SET

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 8, 2023

  

  Please join us for a community meeting tonight, August 8 at 6:30 pm at the Haystack Mountain Laundry and Showers parking lot (5001 Haystack Drive). The meeting will be in person and posted on Facebook. (Fairbanks, AK) – Firefighters on… Read More ›

• Scattered thunderstorms and moderating temperatures forecasted for Interior Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 8, 2023

  

  Forecasted rain and cooler temperatures today are expected to moderate fire activity and smoke across the region, though a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Yukon Flats due to lightning activity. Air quality advisories are in effect for central… Read More ›

• Monday evening update for Pogo Mine Road (#191) & Delta Junction area fires

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 7, 2023

  

  Fire Management Officer Michael Goyette gives an evening update on the Pogo Mine Road (#191) and Mount Hayes (#299) fires. With smokey conditions in the Delta Junction area, Goyette cautions residents and visitors to take precautions regarding health, visibility and… Read More ›

• Three fires burning along the Top of the World Highway

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 7, 2023

  

  Eight smokejumpers and the North Star Crew are working to protect structures in the vicinity of the Wood Fire (#330). It is near the U.S.-Canadian border, just 4.5 miles northwest of the Poker Creek Port of Entry. It is now… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook for Aug. 7-8

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 7, 2023

  

    Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8 a.m., August 7, 2023. Fire There are 151 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming days:… Read More ›

• Weekend of increased fire activity for McCoy Creek Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 7, 2023

  

  The McCoy Creek Fire saw increased activity on the north side of the fire on Sunday, and firefighters were engaged throughout the day establishing structure protection measures for cabins near the Salcha River. The main fire produced two small spot… Read More ›

• Chance of thunderstorms, lightning forecast for Anderson Complex

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 7, 2023

  

  WEATHER: High temperatures today are expected to be in the mid-70s with slightly higher humidity. Chinook winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 35 mph out of the south are expected to hang around until midday. The afternoon will bring a… Read More ›

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