June 30, 2022 @ 10:00am The Northern Rocky Mountain Type 2 Incident Command Team, #3, is shadowing the Central Oregon Fire Management Type 3 Team, #2, today on the Minto Lakes Fire. The type 2 team brings with it the… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Air Operations Assist Clear Fire Crews with Water and Retardant Drops Along Fire’s Southern Edge
The majority of the fire’s activity continues to be on the southern flanks, with the fire making short south and south easterly runs. This is mainly due to heavy fuels that are receptive to burning. However, winds have also been… Read More ›
Fire growth within Lime Complex anticipated today due to Red Flag conditions
June 30, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 602,010 acres. There are 275 resources assigned to the complex. Highlights: The Alaska Green Team… Read More ›
Alaska moves to Preparedness Level 5 at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 30
The Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group is elevating the state from Preparedness Level 4 to Preparedness Level 5 effective at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 30. Preparedness Level 5 (PL5) is assigned when large fires that require incident management teams are… Read More ›
Fuel and wind-driven Clear Fire continues push south, firefighters focus on protecting homes
The fuel and wind driven Clear Fire continues to push south, with firefighters’ primary focus on protecting homes at risk. An overnight infrared flight provided fire personnel with an accurate picture of the fire’s heat and perimeter, resulting in a… Read More ›
Smoke continues to impact operations at Lime Complex and firefighters implement protection measures ahead of Red Flag weather
June 29, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 588,150 acres. There are 223 total resources assigned to the complex, including hand crews, fire… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire Evacuation Update FNSB Emergency Alert
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 