Strong winds out of the west increased fire activity along the southeastern edge of the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) on Thursday night, followed by sustained rains throughout Friday that slowed fire progress. The fire has crossed the South Fork Chena… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Kobe Fire Update – July 13, 2019: Evacuation alerts reduced for town of Anderson, two subdivisions
Thanks to cooler, wetter weather and progress made by firefighters in containing a wildfire south of the Denali Borough community of Anderson, evacuation levels in areas around the fire have been reduced. The “Level 1: Ready” evacuation alert for the… Read More ›
Lightning ignites dozens of new wildfires in Southwest Alaska; more expected with more lightning
Widespread lightning has started at least 30 new fires since Thursday in the Alaska Division of Forestry’s Southwest Area around McGrath. A Red Flag Warning remained in effect for most of Southwest Area for more lightning on Friday and fire… Read More ›
Kobe Fire near Anderson estimated at 1,200 acres; light rain, cooler temps tempering fire behavior
Wildfire managers for the Alaska Division of Forestry on Friday morning were formulating a plan of attack for a wildfire that forced the evacuation of two remote subdivisions about 10 miles south of the community of Anderson Thursday night. The… Read More ›
Two subdivisions near Anderson evacuated due to wildfire; several residences threatened
Update 12:05 a.m. – This will be the final update of the evening. A wildfire approximately 10 miles southwest of the community of Anderson off the Parks Highway forced the evacuation of two remote subdivisions late Thursday night. Residents in Anderson… Read More ›
State forestry mobilizing more firefighters to Klutina River Fire
Fire managers for the Alaska Division of Forestry are hopeful that more boots on the ground will help them get a leg up on a 176-acre wildfire burning along the Klutina River south of Copper Center. Two crews from Montana… Read More ›
Lightning strikes spark dozen new wildfires in Southwest Alaska on Wednesday
The Division of Forestry is actively managing numerous new and existing wildfires in Alaska’s Southwest Area. Twelve new, lightning-caused fire starts were reported in the wake of widespread thunderstorms Wednesday, increasing the number of active fires in the Southwest Area… Read More ›
New fires pop up in Southwest Alaska; existing fires growing larger
The Alaska Division of Forestry is actively managing several new and existing wildfires in the Southwest Alaska, many of which are growing in size due to the extended spell of hot, dry weather. The Tundra Lake Fire (#474) was reported… Read More ›
Firefighters working to contain 80-acre wildfire near Klutina River south of Glennallen
Eight smokejumpers were still trying to corral an 80-acre wildfire burning near the Klutina River south of Glennallen on Tuesday. The Klutina River Fire (#461) is located about 20 miles south of Glennallen, less than one-half mile east and south… Read More ›
Fire use module from Utah takes over Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta
A 10-person module of Utah firefighters assumed control of the Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction on Tuesday. The fire was started by lightning on June 29 about 15 miles west of Delta Junction and has grown to an… Read More ›
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