The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›
Anderson Complex
Mop up and backhaul operations continue on staffed fires in the Interior; 12 power line fires were caught and contained over the weekend
There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Crews increase containment across incidents statewide and fire managers work to right-size operations
Due to reduced threat, the remaining level 3 “GO” evacuation statuses were downgraded on the Anderson Complex and McCoy Creek Fire over the weekend. Interior Alaska received widespread precipitation over the weekend with more rain in the forecast. The Great… Read More ›
Evacuations downgraded; command of Anderson Complex to change hands
The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been moved from evacuation status GO to evacuation status SET. Individuals in this area should be set to leave at a moment’s notice. All other residents, including those in… Read More ›
Anderson Complex crews see minimal fire activity
Firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex saw minimal fire activity yesterday. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and significant rainfall in some areas have reduced fire activity to creeping and smoldering. Crews, however, remain vigilant. They continue to provide protection for structures… Read More ›
Recent precipitation dampens fire behavior, crews make good progress on containment and mop up
Multiple fire areas received precipitation on Wednesday and minimal fire behavior was observed yesterday. The Mosquito Creek Fire (#290) near Harding Lake was called out. No return to hot and dry weather in the foreseeable future is forecasted by meteorologists…. Read More ›
Denali Borough announces evacuation status changes for Anderson Complex
The Denali Borough issued an Evacuation Status update last night for the Anderson Complex. Rose Hip Creek and Clear Sky Homestead were moved to evacuation status READY. Individuals in this area should remain ready for possible evacuation. The Teklanika River… Read More ›
Evacuations levels reduced in Haystack and Birch Creek, firefighters continue work on securing structures and fire perimeters
Evacuation levels were reduced in the Denali Borough and the Fairbanks North Star Borough yesterday on the Anderson Complex and the Lost Horse Creek fires. Two areas in both boroughs still remain in Level 3 evacuation status “GO”: The Teklanika… Read More ›
Anderson Complex crews work to reduce fire suppression impacts
Firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex are now working on separate but equally important assignments. Some continue to protect structures and allotments that are still threatened by fire. Others have been tasked with reducing the environmental impacts of fire suppression… Read More ›
Over 1,000 firefighters continue suppression and containment efforts in Alaska wildfires
There was no significant acreage growth on the fires in Interior Alaska yesterday. A high-pressure ridge continues to hold on, allowing drier and warmer weather to linger in the region. This ridge is expected to begin weakening later this week… Read More ›