Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Grandview Fire (#204), which was determined to have been caused by an escaped campfire. Crews are working on completing dozer line around the fire perimeter and are continuing to strengthen containment lines… Read More ›
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Grandview Fire (#204), which now sits at 89 acres, following more accurate mapping. The fire was driven east by winds on Wednesday but was successfully kept south of a transmission powerline corridor…. Read More ›
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 ›
1000 PM – The work of aerial resources on the Yenlo Fire (#166) moderated fire behavior and slowed its growth. While there is still interior heat remaining, there is minimal concern of the fire spreading overnight. Helicopters are currently completing… Read More ›
The Mastadon Fire (#131) was declared 100% contained at 1:11 PM on Friday. With containment objectives achieved, the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew has been released from the incident and will begin refurbishing equipment before becoming available for Initial Attack and… Read More ›
6:30 PM: Thanks to the continued efforts of the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and the Mat-Su Type 2 Fire Crew, the Mastadon Fire (#131) remains at 18.4 acres and is now estimated to be 80% contained as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews will continue working to strengthen… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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