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 ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
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 ›
Crews preparing for increased potential for fire growth on Lime Complex with continued hot, dry conditions and increased winds
June 25, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 528,260 acres. There are over 215 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Alaska Interagency Wildfire Joint Information Center activated
The Alaska Interagency Coordination Center has activated the Alaska Interagency Wildland Fire Joint Information Center. A joint information center (JIC) is activated when fire officials determine that the number and complexity of wildland fires burning across the state warrants an… Read More ›
Water dropping aircraft utilized on Lime Complex to cool down the fires edge
June 24, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 518,710 acres. There are over 213 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Contingency line completed around Lime village
June 23, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 494,030 acres. There are over 219 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›