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• Lost Horse Creek Fire crews build contingency line for added safety

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 9, 2023

  

  Firefighters on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) are assessing structures along the Elliot Highway up to mile 32. Structure protection continues on Middle Fork Road and Lower Haystack. Masticator work started yesterday on the contingency line going west toward… Read More ›

• Precipitation, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderates activity on multiple incidents

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 9, 2023

  

  Continued scattered showers and thunderstorms delivered precipitation to many fires across the region yesterday. Wetting rains, higher relative humidity and cloud cover moderated activity on multiple incidents, allowing personnel to take direct suppression actions along fire edges. Anair quality advisory… Read More ›

• New fire starts and Top of the World fires are current BLM Alaska Fire Service priority

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

  

  Despite some light rainfall, firefighters along the Top of the World Highway faced mostly hot and smoky conditions on Tuesday. There are three fires burning just inside the U.S-Canadian border: the Wood Fire (#330), the Jejezhuu Fire (#346) and the… Read More ›

• Structure protection continues on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

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

  

  Slightly cooler temperatures helped moderate fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Monday, allowing firefighters to reengage in direct suppression operations. Resources ensured the spot fires that crossed the Salcha River on Sunday showed no fire activity Monday and will… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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