FNSB Emergency Alert: A Level 3 Evacuation is in effect for the following area(s): Properties West of Shovel Creek within Chatanika River Valley. Evacuate NOW. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately given… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire Update June 28, 2022 @ 12:00 The Minto Lakes Fire is continuing to advance in a northeastern direction through the Washington River Valley. In preparation of the fire potentially moving toward the Chatanika River Corridor, firefighters continue… Read More ›
#swanlakefire A 192-second video explaining why the Sterling Highway had to be closed temporarily yesterday afternoon and planned actions today. More crews are arriving today and aircraft, including scooper planes, are ready to fly if the air clears. 316 people… Read More ›
Firefighters built fuelbreaks with hose lays around structures and native allotments in preparation for burning operations on the Mauneluk River Fire (#535). With fireline securing the north and south sides, the burnout is planned to hold the fire in place…. Read More ›
Special Statement Heavy smoke impacts in Kenai peninsula, Yukon and Tanana valleys including Fairbanks and southern Kenai areas. Fire CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Heavy smoke impacts in upper Yukon valley. Smoke from these and other fires to the north will be brought… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 