Update 10:37 pm– Full Suppression Efforts Continue on the Bonnifield Creek Fire The Bonnifield Creek Fire (#208) is currently 20.2 acres, and crews are actively working towards full suppression. Air operations have been busy throughout the day, with a helicopter… Read More ›
The lightning-caused Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192), located 15 miles west of Chicken, is estimated at 600 acres with a 100% active perimeter. The fire is burning in mixed timber, black spruce, and tundra, continues to show flanking and high activity…. Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
Two lightning-caused fires are burning near each other 5 miles northwest of River Mile 46 on the Salcha River. The Salcha River Fire (#197) is estimated at 25 acres and the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) estimated at 40 acres, are… Read More ›
8:30 PM Update: The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is… Read More ›
Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews… Read More ›
Containment on the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is at 9% due to the efforts from 90 firefighters and supporting aircraft assigned to this 1,658-acre wildfire. The fire is now being managed as a Type 3 incident, reflecting the complexity and suppression… Read More ›
A quick response by Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) helitack and aircraft helped keep the Ganes Creek Fire (#151) in check. This new wildfire started approximately 15 miles west of Takotna near Gaines Creek Mine on Monday,… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) continued to spread to the north and west Sunday as a result of steady southeast winds and dry fuels. The wildfire south of Crooked Creek along the Kuskowkwim River is now estimated to be approximately 1,400… Read More ›
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