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• Fire activity increases as high pressure builds over Interior Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 3, 2023

  

  Wednesday’s hotter temperatures brought active fire behavior in multiple areas including on McCoy Creek, Anderson Complex, and the fires north of Old Murphy Dome Road in Fairbanks. Additional resources are being mobilized to the area with sustained hot, dry weather… Read More ›

• New fire just north of Anderson Complex

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 2, 2023

  A pilot flying to the Anderson Complex reported a new fire start north of the Teklanika River Fire Wednesday afternoon. The Pilot Spot Fire (#325) is burning in mixed hardwoods and spruce and was last reported to be 1 acre…. Read More ›

• Lost Horse Creek Fire grows north of Haystack Subdivision

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 2, 2023

  Clear skies and warming temperatures Tuesday increased fire activity on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) south of Washington Creek, 3.5 miles east of Mile 18 Elliot Highway. Both retardant tankers, two Super Scoopers, and Fire Bosses along with aerial… Read More ›

• BLM AFS readies for uptick in fire activity as temperatures climb

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 2, 2023

  

  Temperatures are rising in Interior Alaska and so is the fire danger. After a wetter than usual spring and most of summer, the ground layers and vegetation are drying out and becoming more susceptible to burning. Coupled with a forecast… Read More ›

• McCoy Creek Fire Expands Away from the Salcha River

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 2, 2023

  

  Yesterday, the McCoy Creek Fire saw considerable spread to encompass approximately 5,000 acres. Northwest winds and gusty outflow winds directed the fire spread to the south and away from structures along the Salcha River. With warm temperatures and drying conditions… Read More ›

• Fire officials to host community meeting for Anderson Complex

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 2, 2023

  

  Great Basin Team 3 will host a community meeting tonight, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Station, 911 D Street, to provide an update about the fires in the Anderson Complex. The meeting will also be streamed… Read More ›

• Fires more active in Alaska Interior, warmer and drier days ahead

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 2, 2023

  

  Forecasted warm, drying weather increased fire activity across the region as anticipated. 5 new fires started in the Interior and several staffed fires grew. Additional air resources and firefighters that arrived in the Interior over the weekend helped to hold… Read More ›

• BLM AFS station in Fort Yukon readies for increased fire potential

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 1, 2023

  

  The helicopter base at BLM Alaska Fire Service facilities on Fort Wainwright and Fort Yukon are buzzing with activity as firefighters, equipment and supplies are shuttled around central and northern Alaska.

• Firefighters responding to new fire south of the Chatanika River

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 1, 2023

  

  10:00 pm UPDATE — Smokejumpers are making good progress on constructing a saw line and will remain on the fire overnight. A quick response from aerial assets has moderated the fire allowing the Super Scoopers to move to another fire requesting assistance. A paracargo mission was completed, bringing the additional equipment and supplies for tomorrow.  

  This will be the last update for the evening.

• Firefighters Attack the Perimeter of the McCoy Creek Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 1, 2023

  

  Gains from cooler weekend temperatures were built upon today with an influx of more boots on the ground. The McCoy Creek Fire (#201) now has 60 firefighters that include firefighters from the White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew, Fairbanks… Read More ›

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