Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 7:37 a.m., August 13, 2023. Fire There are 153 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming… Read More ›
2023 Alaska Fire Season
Minimal acreage growth reported statewide despite winds and warmer weather
Activity picked up along the Teklanika River and the southern line of the Pogo Mine Road Fire due to winds and warmer weather yesterday, although there was no significant acreage growth statewide. Winds will continue through Sunday but are forecasted… Read More ›
Boundary fires remain fairly quiet
Firefighters along the Top of the World Highway near the U.S.-Canadian Border were prepared for increased fire activity Saturday in light of a forecast of warmer, drier and windier conditions with isolated thunderstorms. The smokejumpers assigned to the Napoleon Fire… Read More ›
Minimal growth Friday for the McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
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 ›
Anderson Complex crews eliminate threat to more than a third of structures
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 ›
Structure protection nearing completion on the Lost Horse Creek Fire
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 ›
Air Quality: Smoke Outlook for Aug. 12-13
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
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
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
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 