High temperatures and low humidity continue across the Tanana Zone. Fuels are very dry and carry fire readily. Weather, smoke cover, topography, and the dynamics of large fires are influencing fire behavior. No new fires were reported in the Tanana… Read More ›
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Caribou Creek Fire Update 7-7-2019
Firefighters completed a 300-foot saw line around the 257-acre Caribou Creek Fire (#255) burning east of Fairbanks and will begin gridding for hot spots today. Some gridding was done Saturday on fingers extending out from the main perimeter, as well… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone: Type 3 Incident Management Organization Heading to Chalkyitsik
With notable fire growth in the area and high temperatures expected to continue, a Type 3 Incident Management Organization will operate out of Chalkyitsik over the next few days to evaluate fire protection needs for the community. They will monitor… Read More ›
Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-5-19
Firefighters on the Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391) spent Independence Day strengthening fire containment lines. Total acreage burned has held steady at 69 acres for several days, but containment has now increased to 15%. A ridge of high pressure is building… Read More ›
Smoke Forecast for 7-5-19
Special Statement Heavy smoke impacts in Cooper Landing, Primrose, Seward, and along the Sterling Highway near the Swan Lake fire today. Fire CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Due to cloud cover the only fires that were active yesterday were again generally east of… Read More ›
Montana Creek evacuation order raised to “Level 2: Set” as fire shifts direction
Due to a shift in the direction of the Montana Creek (#429) Fire, Mat-Su Emergency Services is issuing a “Level 2: Set” alert for residents of the Montana Creek area, as part of its “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation program. This… Read More ›
Montana Creek Fire prompts aggressive response
Numerous air and ground fire resources have responded to a fast-growing fire burning about 2 ½ miles east of the Parks Highway at Mile 98, south of the Talkeetna Cutoff. Residents are being warned to prepare for the possibility of… Read More ›
Boundary River Fire Update for 7-3-19
The Boundary River Fire (#362), which started by lightning on June 23rd, is estimated at 14,187 acres, as of Tuesday night. It is located 40 miles southeast of Tok. This fire is burning west of the Nabesna River, approximately 9… Read More ›
Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 6-30-19
Firefighters on the Ninetyeight Creek Fire near Salcha got some help today from cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and – late in the day – rain. The fire is still holding at 52 acres. There was no movement of the fire;… Read More ›
Nugget Creek Fire Update for 6-30-19
The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) yesterday burned three miles along a ridge paralleling the Chena River near Mile 37.7. The Fairbanks area Alaska Division of Forestry dispatched two engines and four firefighters to monitor the fire. They remained on scene… Read More ›
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