Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Clear skies allowed for aerial assets to drop water yesterday on the Minto Lakes Fire.
Haystack Community Last night at the Haystack Laundry and Showers Photo by Bud Sexton AK DNR
Lime Complex Fire is largest logistical operation in state
July 08, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 785,539 acres, and there are 158 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›
Visibility dominates aerial wildland firefighting efforts
If pilots cannot see, they cannot fly. Visibility for all aerial operations is crucial to mission success and safety. Due to more than 200 wildland fires burning across Alaska, smoky conditions are becoming more and more of a hindrance for… Read More ›
Snodgrass Fire #486 burning near Denali Highway
July 7th 12:30 PM- Copper River Forestry was notified late Tuesday evening of a wildfire burning near mile 80 of the Denali Highway. The Snodgrass Fire #486 is estimated at 120 acres, with 80% containment. 12 Smokejumpers, a Wildland Fire… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex community meeting tonight; total acreage at 29,126
A community meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm tonight at the Delta Junction Community Center, 2287 Deborah Street, Delta Junction. The meeting will be simulcast on KDHS Radio, 95.5 FM. Along the Salcha River corridor smokejumpers completed structure protection on… Read More ›
Red Flag conditions create potential for large fire growth on the Bean Complex
Today, moisture and instability moving into the region will bring continued chances for late day and evening thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds. Yesterday’s thunderstorms had a strong effect on fires on the west side of the complex. As the winds… Read More ›
Wind Prompts Extreme Fire Behavior at Clear Fire, Pushing Fire into Kobe Ag
(Clear, Alaska) – There will be a COMMUNITY MEETING to share information on the Clear Fire TONIGHT, Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Hall, 911 D Street, Anderson, AK. The meeting will also be broadcast live… Read More ›
Rainfall received across the Poorman Complex, minimal fire activity
The Poorman Complex received rainfall across all three fires resulting in minimal fire activity and no fire growth. Acreage remains at 36,661 for the Donut Fire (#335), 12,831 for the Camp Creek Fire (#352), and 3,001 for the Sunset Fire… Read More ›
Improved visibility and rain aid protection efforts across Lime Complex
July 07, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of four staffed fires and fourteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 785,539 acres, and there are 185 resources assigned to the complex. Each of these fires… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 