The Department of Forestry & Fire Protection is suspending burn permits effective Thursday, June 18th, in the Delta, Mat-Su and Tok fire prevention areas. The burn suspension will go into effect at 8 a.m. for Delta and 9 a.m. for… Read More ›
2026 Alaska Fire Season
Gagnon Coal Seam Fire reported near Healy
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, a fire was reported off Healy Spur Road. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, along with the Tri-Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Anderson Fire Department, responded to the Gagnon Coal Seam Fire (#206)…. Read More ›
DFFP is responding to the Bulchitna Fire in the Fish Lakes area of the Yentna River
10:30PM Update – Bucket work was effective stopping the forward progress of the Bulchitna Fire (#205) now estimated to be 1.5-acres. Half of the Mat-Su T2 Crew, Alpha Squad, was shuttled to the fire to continue suppression efforts with helicopter support. The… Read More ›
DFFP Responds to Fire in Sterling, AK
11:00 PM – Dozer line has been completed along the southern flank the Grandview Fire (#204) and the northern side has been reinforced with retardant. Resources on scene are working late into the evening. Fire activity has decreased, with heat… Read More ›
Firefighters Protecting Native Allotments from Canyon Fire West of Rampart
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chena Hotshots are cutting line near a Native allotment on the north side of the Yukon River, approximately 1.5 mile south of the Canyon Fire (#174). Smokejumpers are moving to another allotment and a cabin approximately 3 miles to the northeast of the fire, also on the north… Read More ›
Firefighters continue work on Stampede Fire outside of Healy
4:00 PM Update – Firefighters working on the Stampede Fire (#198) have completed a grid search and found no areas of heat or visible smoke Wednesday. The fire has been declared contained and controlled. The Initial Attack Squad has been released from the fire and… Read More ›
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Smokejumpers, Hotshots Mobilize to Protect Native Allotments from Fire 20 Miles West of Rampart
U.S. Wildland Fire Service smokejumpers are assigned to a 340‑acre fire 20 miles west of Rampart, where they will protect two Native allotments on the north side of the Yukon River with help from more firefighters on their way The… Read More ›
DFFP weekly wildland fire roundup for June 8 – 14
A cool, wet week in June moderated fire behavior limiting the number of new fires this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. Of the 12 fires reported, only one was a natural caused fire. Many human caused fires can be avoided. … Read More ›
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Sends Strong Initial Attack for New Fire Northeast of Fairbanks
A strong U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial attack was launched on a rapidly growing, lightning‑caused wildfire located about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The Clums Fire (#184) was reported around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is estimated at 75 acres, burning primarily in tundra with pockets of black spruce.
Red Flag Warning issued for eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern Kuskokwim Valley and Lime Village effective 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, June 13. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to warm temperatures, low… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 