Firefighters complete structure preparation around multiple cabins. Structure preparation includes clearing nearby vegetation, installing pumps and sprinkler systems, and identifying any hazards around those structures. Crews continue to work within the vicinity of Poorman Road between the Donut and Camp… Read More ›
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Minto Lakes Community meeting in Haystack on Thursday night at 7pm.
We will be holding a community meeting in Haystack (Haystack Laundry and Showers) on Thursday night at 7pm. We will have presentations from fire operations, fire behavior and weather. The Red Flag Warning again was extended and remains in effect… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex grows with 3 more fires
The Gold Hub (#455), Gilles Creek (#460) and California Creek (#472) were added to the Middle Tanana Complex, bringing the complex to a total of nine fires outside Delta Junction. The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team, Mike Almas… Read More ›
Thunderstorms cause firefighters to shift priorities in the Bean Complex
A second day of scattered thunderstorms and gusty, erratic winds caused several of the fires in the Bean Complex to grow. The Tanana River Fire (#310) spotted across the Tolovana River along the western perimeter. Smoke continues to impede helicopter… Read More ›
Active Fire and Dense Smoke Challenge Fire Crews on the Clear Fire; Overnight Precipitation Offers Window of Opportunity 
(Clear, Alaska) — Note that on July 3, there was a change to wildland fire evacuation risk levels. The communities of Anderson and Clear have changed to SET status. (See more detail at bottom of report.) Weather: The RED FLAG… Read More ›
Minimal fire growth across the Poorman Complex due to cooler temperatures and increased moisture
Cooler temperatures and increased moisture in the morning resulted in minimal fire growth across the Poorman Complex yesterday. In the afternoon, with clear weather conditions, firefighters utilized a helicopter to establish multiple communication repeaters on the Donut Fire and the… Read More ›
High humidity and defensive burning reducing Lime Complex fire spread
July 05, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 782,468 acres, and there are 173 resources assigned to the complex. Each of these fires… Read More ›
Unrelenting Red Flag Warnings – continued again through Tuesday over the Minto Lakes Fire.
A Red Flag Warning was extended and remains in effect Tuesday for lightning and thunderstorms with minimal precipitation expected. Firefighters are available to respond should there be new fire starts. The public is asked to limit unnecessary travel to areas… Read More ›
Clear Fire Activity Increases on East Side of Fire, Communities of Anderson and Clear Upgraded to SET Status
There has been a change to wildland fire evacuation risk levels. The communities of Anderson and Clear have changed to SET status. See the latest evacuation map. Further information on wildfire evacuation levels can be found on the Denali Borough… Read More ›
Firefighters assessing effects of thunderstorms on the Bean Complex
Bean Complex Update July 4, 2022 Yesterday scattered thunderstorms produced isolated rainfall, lightning, and some strong winds over the fire area. Although the wind helped to clear away some smoke, it was strong enough to keep helicopters on the ground,… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 