Bean Complex – Page 3 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

A map depicting pink fire areas against a topographic map displaying contour lines, and the Tanana River. The map shows township and range lines on a grid.

Flood Warning lifted for the Tanana River, cool rainy weather ahead for the Bean Complex

By beancomplex2022 on July 15, 2022

Cool and dry conditions prevailed over the complex area yesterday day with passing high clouds and westerly winds prevailing. Temperatures were in the 60s to lower 70s, with relative humidity down into the upper 20s and 30s. This weather allowed… Read More ›

Cool damp weather and high water coming to the Bean Complex

By beancomplex2022 on July 14, 2022

A cold front pushed through the area early Wednesday, bringing gusty northwest winds and showers to the area. Manley Hot Springs reported 0.14 inches of rainfall. Much cooler conditions settled in over the region in the wake of the cold… Read More ›

This photo shows crew members from a Hot Shot crew loading themselves and their equipment into seeveral boats on the banks of the broad Tanana River at Manley Hot Springs

Another fire in the Bean Complex put into monitoring status, two others still active

By beancomplex2022 on July 13, 2022

Gradually drying and warming weather and a passing cold front led to some increases in fire behavior and perimeter growth late yesterday. Fires became more active in the afternoon with steady surface spread and torching. The fires in the complex… Read More ›

A map using unique colors to indicate each period of fire growth of the fires in the Bean Complex. The earlier periods of growth are depicted in cooler tones, and most recent growth is shown in red.

Cool damp weather slows parts of the Bean Complex but the potential for growth remains

By beancomplex2022 on July 12, 2022

Scattered light rain occurred intermittently over parts of the Bean Complex yesterday, while some areas remained dry. This light precipitation, higher relative humidity, and lingering smoke moderated fire behavior and fire spread on the Tanana River Fire (#310) on the… Read More ›

A map showing the five fires in the Bean Complex as red areas against a white background area showing the wider landscape

Light rainfall across the Bean Complex moderates fire behavior

By beancomplex2022 on July 11, 2022

A line of showers moved over the Complex yesterday morning and most of the incidents received at least trace amounts of precipitation. Recorded rainfall amounts ranged up to a high total of .16 inches. This light precipitation, higher relative humidity,… Read More ›

Map showing red, yellow and green areas around three wildfire perimeters for the various Evacuation Recommendation areas associated with the three fires within the Bean Complex.

Bean Complex growth causes Evacuation Recommendations on three fires

By beancomplex2022 on July 10, 2022

Twelve consecutive days of hot dry weather and Red Flag conditions have set the Bean Complex fires on a path of active fire behavior with steady and persistent growth. These conditions are expected to persist through the weekend into early… Read More ›

Fire weather on the Bean Complex approaches the threshold for extreme fire growth

By beancomplex2022 on July 9, 2022

Active fire behavior with steady and persistent growth is occurring over many areas of the Complex. The potential for extreme fire behavior exists as temperatures increase and relative humidity decreases to critical levels. The hot and dry conditions are expected… Read More ›

A map showing the area within the perimeters of all the fires in the Bean Complex. Fire areas are shown in red against a broad white map of the entire surrounding area.

Bean Complex firefighters extend point protection as fire perimeters expand

By beancomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

A recurring cycle of afternoon thunderstorms is causing steady growth of the Bean Complex of fires. During periods of stability, smoke often pools over the fires and impairs visibility for aerial operations. Scouting, firefighter transport, resupply of remote operations, and… Read More ›

Red Flag conditions create potential for large fire growth on the Bean Complex

By beancomplex2022 on July 7, 2022

Today, moisture and instability moving into the region will bring continued chances for late day and evening thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds. Yesterday’s thunderstorms had a strong effect on fires on the west side of the complex. As the winds… Read More ›

Two firefighters are standing in front of a pile of their equipment and personal gear, waiting to load into a boat. They are on a sandy beach near the Tanana River.

Air operations ramp up on the Bean Complex as smoke lifts

By beancomplex2022 on July 6, 2022

The road to get firefighters into the four largest fires in the Bean Complex ends at Manley Hot Springs on the Tanana River. Beyond there, the only route to work is by helicopter or boat. The past few days have… Read More ›