This will be the final update from Northern Rockies Team 1. Zane Brown’s Type 3 team will assume command of the fire tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. “We appreciate the support from communities affected by the Clear Fire. The safety of… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Distance and travel times influence crew and equipment movement on the Bean Complex
At the Bean Complex, due to the remote location and travel time to the fires it takes planning two to three days of travel to bring the crews out. The number of people assigned to the fire will gradually decrease… Read More ›
Bean Complex reaches 85% completion
Following weeks of work by firefighters to implement a point protection strategy, where structures are protected but minimum work is done on control lines around the fire’s edge, crews reached 85% completion of these goals. The goals include some fireline… Read More ›
Final update for the Lime Complex unless significant activity occurs
July 26, 2022 Favorable weather conditions received within the last week moderated fire activity and allowed firefighters to complete their work in the Lime Complex. Firefighters shifted their focus to backhauling equipment, supplies and trash by aircraft from Lime Village,… Read More ›
High winds slow equipment removal work on the Bean Complex
After three straight days of warm and dry weather, fire activity continues to creep and smolder without threatening structures or burning outside the established control line or fire’s edge. A trace of rain moved over the complex area since Monday…. Read More ›
Firefighters respond to multiple new fires in Fairbanks area.
Resources provided mutual aid and responded to five new fires in the Fairbanks area on Monday, July 25th. Two fires are connected to downed trees on powerlines, one involved a structure fire that spread into the wildland, one was unable… Read More ›
Repair work completed on Minto Lakes Fire. Keep safety in mind while recreating in the area
Heavy equipment has finished repairing the dozer line around the subdivisions of Hayes Creek and Himilaya. Equipment covered exposed, bare soil from dozer work with logs and branches. Water bars were installed to prevent the effects of erosion and flooding…. Read More ›
Crews balance finishing line work and removing equipment on the Bean Complex
Firefighters are working a balance of finishing fire line work in certain areas and removing equipment from other areas. Crews and helicopters have been making progress removing equipment and supplies from remote parts of the fires. Another sunny day provided… Read More ›
Limited Fire Activity on the Clear Fire
Summary: Today’s weather forecast calls for higher temperatures and lower humidities. As a result, there is some potential for limited fire activity within the fire’s perimeter, and some smoke may be visible today. Weather: Expect a generally sunny day with… Read More ›
Motorboats have been a Key Component of Supporting Fire Crews on the Bean Complex
Clear and sunny weather conditions returned to the region on Saturday. It allowed firefighters the opportunity to use helicopters to start removing equipment and supplies from some remote parts of the fires. Motorboats continue to move firefighters and gear to… Read More ›