The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 managing the Middle Tanana Complex will hold one more community meeting before transitioning these fires to a type 3 team on Monday. This meeting is virtual, meaning it will be broadcast… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Current structure protection measures nearing completion on Middle Tanana Complex as fire behavior remains low
The fires across the Middle Tanana Complex have received substantial precipitation over the last several days. All fires have shown little activity with the lower temperatures and higher humidity levels. A virtual public meeting will be held on Friday, July… Read More ›
Evacuation levels downgraded in the Hayes Creek and Himilaya areas on Minto Lakes Fire
Suppression repair action are beginning on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Luis Dozal USFS
Cool damp weather and high water coming to the Bean Complex
A cold front pushed through the area early Wednesday, bringing gusty northwest winds and showers to the area. Manley Hot Springs reported 0.14 inches of rainfall. Much cooler conditions settled in over the region in the wake of the cold… Read More ›
Changing Conditions Afford Firefighters Substantial Progress on Clear Fire; Containment Increases to 49%
(Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Tomorrow, July 15 at 6:00 p.m., an orderly transition of command of the Clear Fire will take place between Northwest Team 10 and the incoming Type 1 Incident Management Team, Northern Rockies Team 1. Yesterday,… Read More ›
Minimal fire activity and growth across the Poorman Complex
There was minimal fire activity and fire growth across the Poorman complex yesterday. Lower temperatures and increased humidity resulted in moderated fire behavior including smoldering and creeping; vegetation is currently less receptive to burning. Baker River Hotshots continue with structure… Read More ›
New Start near McGrath Burns 65 Acres
Galickson Creek Fire (#571) Update 7/17 at 8:30 am – The fire is 100% contained and mopped up 100 feet in off the fire’s edge. The smokejumpers and Lassen Hotshots will work today to mop up another 100 feet to… Read More ›
Weather moderates fire behavior on Little Chena River Fire
Skies cleared over the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday allowing the use of aircraft over the fire area for both logistical and tactical support. Multiple helicopters were able to be utilized for shuttling crews to different areas of the… Read More ›
Moisture Continues Over Clear Fire, Prompting Flood Watch and Changes to Evacuation Notices
(Clear, Alaska) – Due to decreased fire activity, recent weather events, and significant progress made by firefighters on the Clear Fire, there have been updates to evacuation notices. The city of Anderson, Clear, Clear Space Force Station, Bear Creek and June Creek have… Read More ›
Another fire in the Bean Complex put into monitoring status, two others still active
Gradually drying and warming weather and a passing cold front led to some increases in fire behavior and perimeter growth late yesterday. Fires became more active in the afternoon with steady surface spread and torching. The fires in the complex… Read More ›