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 ›
2023 Alaska Fire Season
Smoke Outlook for Aug. 7-8
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
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
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 ›
Heavy smoke layer moderated conditions on the Lost Horse Creek Fire
Firefighters on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) continue to extend the control line along the southern edge and are scouting the best locations for contingency lines. Structure assessment and protection was completed along Sharmon Court and fuels reduction and… Read More ›
Single day growth of 35,000 acres pushes year to date total to 110,000 with Red Flag Warnings again today
A single day increase of 35,000 acres on Sunday pushed the total year to date acreage across the 110,000-acre mark. Red Flag Warnings remain for the Central Interior, Deltana and Tanana Flats, Fairbanks and the Middle Tanana Valley, Upper Koyukuk,… Read More ›
Several fires contribute to smoky weekend around Fairbanks
The hot, dry and windy conditions in the Fairbanks area this weekend resulted in increased activity on several existing fires. Among the many fires producing an impressive and very visible smoke column was the Delta Fire (#221), which is burning… Read More ›
Firefighters hold McCoy Creek Fire south of Salcha River
Saturday, high temperatures and southeast wind contributed to increased fire activity on the McCoy Creek fire. Firefighters enhanced fire lines along the Salcha River corridor and utilized aircraft, including tankers and helicopters, to protect structures north of the fire area…. Read More ›
Red Flag conditions continue today for the Anderson Complex
WEATHER: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for the area impacted by the fires in the Anderson Complex. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s with low humidity. Chinook winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 30… Read More ›
BLM closes part of the White Mountains National Recreation Area due to Lost Horse Creek Fire activity
The bulldozed control line is holding between the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) and the Haystack subdivision. Crews continue to extend the line to the east toward the Caribou Creek drainage as the fire burns northeast into the 2021 Haystack… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 