Rainy skies and reduced temperatures will begin to move across southern Alaska over the next few days, diminishing the risk of initial attack fires over the holiday weekend. On Wednesday, firefighters responded to 3 new initial attack fires across the region…. Read More ›
2024 Alaska Fire Season
Initial attack temporarily slows across southern Alaska due to cooler and wetter weather
With cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers forecast across regions in southern Alaska, the risk of initial attack fires locally for the upcoming holiday weekend has lessened. On Tuesday, there were 2 new initial attack fires across the response area…. Read More ›
Fire activity across southern Alaska continues to stabilize as cooler, wet weather blankets the region. Warmer and dryer weather will arrive by week’s end, increasing the potential for new initial attack fires over the 4th of July Weekend.
Cooler temperatures with isolated showers across southern Alaska on Monday, minimized initial attack over the past 24 hours with only one new fire reported. The Patty Ave Fire (#336), 10 miles east of Soldotna, was reported Monday afternoon and resources… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and light rains calm the McDonald Fire
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Much of the McDonald Fire received light rain and cooler temperatures on Monday, calming fire activity. Although the rain wasn’t enough to wet the vegetation, it helped clear the air and lighten the smoke layer. Some stronger… Read More ›
Rain showers and favorable weather across Southern Alaska minimize initial attack fires throughout the region allowing crews to make good progress on existing fires.
Cooler daytime temperatures and afternoon scattered rain showers on Sunday helped minimize new fire starts across Southern Alaska allowing firefighters to make good progress on suppression efforts across the region. Firefighters responded to three new fires across Southwest Alaska including… Read More ›
Firefighters, aircraft continue to keep Riley Fire away from communities, park entrance
9 p.m., July 1 Update (last one for day) – After a day of hard work by aircraft and firefighters, the Riley Fire in Denali National Park and Preserve was 5% contained by Monday night. Water scoopers and helicopters doused… Read More ›
Thick smoke helps temper McDonald Fire behavior
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The McDonald Fire was active on Sunday, gaining another 15,000 acres. Winds were gusty in the afternoon as thunderstorms moved around the area. Fire activity slowed later in the afternoon when the layer of smoke thickened and… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and forecasted rain showers across Southern Alaska bring potential relief to firefighters across the fire area
Initial attack activity was light on Saturday as firefighters responded to four new fires across Southwest Alaska including the East Redoubt (#310), the Tustumena Lake Fire (#311), the Montana Creek Fire (#312) and the Corkey Fire (#315). Fire crews will continue suppression… Read More ›
Hot, dry conditions keep the McDonald Fire active
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The McDonald Fire remains active, even in old burn areas. Facilitated by persistent hot, dry conditions, the fire is running through dry grasses and traveling through stringers of black spruce trees. Expected cooler temperatures and higher overnight… Read More ›
Firefighters battle new fire near Tustumena Lake, 16 miles south of Soldotna
9:00 pm Update – The Tustumena Lake Fire is holding at 20 acres. 12 smokejumpers were deployed to the fire joining Kenai Area DOF firefighters, two scoopers and two helicopters dropping water. The retardant tanker was able to drop one load… Read More ›
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