FNSB Emergency Alert: A Level 3 Evacuation is in effect for the following area(s): Properties West of Shovel Creek within Chatanika River Valley. Evacuate NOW. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately given… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Pacific Northwest Team to take charge of 6 fires in the Bean Complex
A new incident management team will assume command of the Bean Complex on Wednesday, June 29. Pacific Northwest Team 7, a Type 2 team, is expected to be in place to assist local communities and agencies in management of the… Read More ›
Heavy smoke delayed Lime Complex aerial resources over much of the planning area
June 28, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 572,925 acres. There are over 237 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Firefighters working hard to shore up and improve protection measures for values at risk within Lime Complex
June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire – Evacuation Level Change
The Minto Lakes Fire Incident Command in partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations have recommended the Emergency Evacuation Level for all residents and visitors west of Shovel Creek along the Chatanika River Valley, be changed to a Level 2… Read More ›
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Arctic Wayside is Open
The Central Yukon Field Office (AKCYD) has reopened the Arctic Circle Wayside. Across the Dalton Highway from the Arctic Circle Wayside and campground, firefighters are removing the hose from the perimeter of the Fish Fire #319. Mop up continues on… Read More ›
Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs
June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Lodging needed for flight crews
Update 6:00 PM.- The response has been overwhelming! We have secured rooms for all of our fire personnel. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you Alaska for making a difference! With the increase in current fire activity in Alaska,… Read More ›