Local airboat drivers and boats assisting the crews logistically
Alaska Division of Forestry
Light rainfall across the Bean Complex moderates fire behavior
A line of showers moved over the Complex yesterday morning and most of the incidents received at least trace amounts of precipitation. Recorded rainfall amounts ranged up to a high total of .16 inches. This light precipitation, higher relative humidity,… Read More ›
Clear Fire Receives Rain but Red Flag Warning Persists with Chances for Thunderstorms and Lightning
(Clear, Alaska) – Again today, crews may be working near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT PARK CARS… Read More ›
Increased fire activity on the Camp Creek Fire due to dry conditions and increased wind
Fire activity increased on the Camp Creek Fire on Sunday due to dry, burnable vegetation and increased wind. The southern portion of the Poorman Complex experienced wind gusts of up to 23 mph from the southwest resulting in moderate growth… Read More ›
Active fire day expected, air ops to increase on Lime Complex today
July 11, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 829,629 acres, and there are 155 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Rainfall overnight reduces fire activity on Little Chena River Fire
Fire behavior on the Little Chena River Fire (#499) was moderate yesterday. Rainfall last night and this morning has lowered fire activity even more today. A dense smoke layer yesterday throughout Fairbanks and surrounding areas limited the use of helicopters… Read More ›
Reduced fire activity anticipated today over the Middle Tanana Complex due to overnight rain showers
Evacuation levels on the Goodpaster river were announced today consistent with those in the Salcha river corridor. River mile 0 to river mile 8.6 is now in READY status. River mile 8.6 to river mile 33.9 is in SET status…. Read More ›
Smoke and inversion reduced expected fire behavior on the Minto Lakes Fire
Crews putting in pumps along the Chatanika river to assist in extinguishing spots and heat.
Bean Complex growth causes Evacuation Recommendations on three fires
Twelve consecutive days of hot dry weather and Red Flag conditions have set the Bean Complex fires on a path of active fire behavior with steady and persistent growth. These conditions are expected to persist through the weekend into early… Read More ›
Smoke Moderates Fire Activity on the Clear Fire Despite Continued Red Flag Warning
(Clear, Alaska) – Crews are conducting strategic burning operations again today near the edge of the Parks Hwy and near the Nenana River (MP 275/276); smoke and flame may be visible. Please drive slowly through this area and DO NOT… Read More ›
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