May 29, 2026 Mat-Su- The 14-person Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew and 3-person Helitack crew worked late into the night Thursday to strengthen containment efforts on the Yentna Fire (#104). Firefighters made steady progress by cutting saw line, laying hose… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
DFFP responds to Yentna Fire Near Bulchitna Lake
Mat-Su- 7:40 PM: The Yentna Fire (#104) has grown to 4.2 acres. No structures are threatened. A helicopter is currently shuttling in DFFP’s 14-person Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew, along with additional supplies to support containment efforts. Once on scene,… Read More ›
Jonesville Fire Declared Out Following Successful Mop-Up Operations
Palmer, AK – An engine crew and 9-person suppression module from DFFP’s Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew returned to the Jonesville Fire (#100) this morning to complete mop-up operations and finish cutting heavy interior fuels within the fire area. Crews… Read More ›
DFFP responds to Jonesville Fire at Jonesville Shooting Range
Palmer, AK – 9:15 PM: The Jonesville Fire (#100) is now at 1.7 acres. The fire has been contained by hose lay around the fire perimeter. Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew will continue work until roughly 10 PM. One engine will… Read More ›
DFFP Responding to Maud Fire at shooting range outside of Palmer
Palmer, AK 3:30 PM: The Maud Fire is now contained. The helicopter has been released after bucket drops were successful in helping knock down the fire edge. Firefighters have wrapped the fire perimeter in hoselay and are currently cutting saw… Read More ›
Delta Prevention Area suspending Burn Permits
Burn permits are suspended Monday and Tuesday, May 4th and 5th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area due to dry grass and windy conditions. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking… Read More ›
Burn Permits suspended in Railbelt zone of Fairbanks Prevention Area
Burn permits are suspended Friday, May 1st, in the Railbelt zone, Healy and surrounding area, of the Fairbanks Prevention Area because of very high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning… Read More ›
Burn Permits suspended in Delta Prevention Area
Burn permits are suspended Thursday April 30th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area is in very high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a… Read More ›
Burn Permits suspended in Delta Prevention Area
Burn permits are suspended Thursday August 28th, in the Delta Fire Prevention Area because of high fire danger due to high winds. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn… Read More ›
Burn Permits suspended in Tok Prevention Area
Burn permits are suspended Tuesday morning, August 26th, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area because of high fire danger resulting from rising temperatures and dry, windy conditions. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. The National Weather Service… Read More ›