The Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 24% contained, thanks to the efforts of 104 personnel working the incident. The fire is burning in tundra and black spruce… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
DOF is responding to the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George Fires in the Delta Junction Area
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to two fires east of Delta Junction. The Lake George Fire (#224) is approximately .5 acres, 1.5 miles east of Lake George, smoldering and creeping in spruce and hardwoods. Cabins… Read More ›
Gilmore Trail Fire initiates ‘READY’ and ‘SET’ status by Fairbanks Borough
Update 9:00pm The estimated acreage has increased to 10 acres on the Gilmore Trail Fire (#233). City resources, a helicopter, retardant plane, and smokejumpers have been ordered to the fire. Fairbanks North Star Borough has issued a level 3 ‘GO’ for Monzulla Lane,… Read More ›
DOF Responds to 7 Mile Lookout Fire Near Tok
Update 11:35 pm– With the help of smokejumpers and aircraft utilizing retardant around the fire perimeter, ground resources will be able to continue direct suppression efforts. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra…. Read More ›
New Wildfire Reported Near Eureka Roadhouse Five Miles Off the Glenn Highway
10:00 PM Fire Update: Fire activity on the Mile 128 Glenn Hwy Fire (#226) has moderated this evening as the fire has reached areas of higher fuel moisture and a decrease in nighttime temperatures due to the proximity of the… Read More ›
Fairbanks Borough Issues Level 1 “Ready” Status Along Salcha River Due to Marshall Mountain Fire
The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) have merged and are now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). The fire is estimated at 300 acres and continues to burn in black spruce with active flame… Read More ›
DOF Responds to the Bonnifield Creek Fire Near Gold King Airstrip
Update 10:37 pm– Full Suppression Efforts Continue on the Bonnifield Creek Fire The Bonnifield Creek Fire (#208) is currently 20.2 acres, and crews are actively working towards full suppression. Air operations have been busy throughout the day, with a helicopter… Read More ›
North meets South: Crews Closing the Gap on the Oskawalik Fire
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
Pilot spots new fire; Kechumstuk Creek, 15 miles west of Chicken
Update 8:30pm The estimated acreage of the Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) has increased to 600 acres due to receptive fuels and shifting winds. Two scoopers have been on scene working on the east side of the fire perimeter. Smokejumpers have… Read More ›
Firefighters Respond to New 15-Acre Fire Near McGrath
8:30 PM Update: The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is… Read More ›
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