BLM Alaska Fire Service is closely monitoring the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), a lightning-caused wildfire burning in a remote corner of the Yukon Training Area, north of the Salcha River. The fire is located approximately 1.5 miles north of a cabin situated on the north side of the river near the mouth of Flat Creek, about 35 miles upriver.
The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning 2.5 miles west of mile 262 Parks Highway. The Fire is in a full suppression area, is currently estimated at 30 acres and actively burning in continuous black spruce. Dog teams, multiple cabins… Read More ›
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238). The fire is near Parks Highway MP 332, currently estimated at 350 acres and burning actively in continuous black spruce and hardwoods. No… Read More ›
Update 9:00pm The estimated acreage has increased to 10 acres on the Gilmore Trail Fire (#233). City resources, a helicopter, retardant plane, and smokejumpers have been ordered to the fire. Fairbanks North Star Borough has issued a level 3 ‘GO’ for Monzulla Lane,… Read More ›
Update 11:35 pm– With the help of smokejumpers and aircraft utilizing retardant around the fire perimeter, ground resources will be able to continue direct suppression efforts. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra…. Read More ›
Update 10:30pmFirefighters are reporting fire behavior as creeping and smoldering, as the fire has grown to 20 acres. Ground resources are on their way to support smokejumpers on the ground as they start to cut a saw line to build a… Read More ›
10:00 PM Fire Update: Fire activity on the Mile 128 Glenn Hwy Fire (#226) has moderated this evening as the fire has reached areas of higher fuel moisture and a decrease in nighttime temperatures due to the proximity of the… Read More ›
Telidaside Fire (#137) Firefighters have completed point protection objectives for values at risk in the area. This strategy involves placing sprinkler systems and water pumps near cabins or homes so they can quickly be activated if the fire approaches due… Read More ›
Rampart is set to become a busy hub in the coming days as additional firefighting resources – including a Type 3 Incident Management Team and multiple crews – mobilize in response to the Lush Fire (#199), burning across the Yukon River.
The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) have merged and are now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). The fire is estimated at 300 acres and continues to burn in black spruce with active flame… Read More ›
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