A second day of scattered thunderstorms and gusty, erratic winds caused several of the fires in the Bean Complex to grow. The Tanana River Fire (#310) spotted across the Tolovana River along the western perimeter. Smoke continues to impede helicopter… Read More ›
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Firefighters assessing effects of thunderstorms on the Bean Complex
Bean Complex Update July 4, 2022 Yesterday scattered thunderstorms produced isolated rainfall, lightning, and some strong winds over the fire area. Although the wind helped to clear away some smoke, it was strong enough to keep helicopters on the ground,… Read More ›
Hutlinana Fire containment increases to 60%, Red Flag warning extended
The Bean Complex fires are burning along the Tanana Valley west of Fairbanks extending to the Cosna River. Fire protection is under the Alaska Fire Service. The State Forester for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) issued… Read More ›
Successful structure protection continues on Bean Complex as the fires grow
Bean Complex email: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; Tel. 503-894-6694 The Bean Complex fires are burning on lands managed by DOI Bureau of Land Management and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, along the Tanana Valley west of Fairbanks extending to the Cosna River…. Read More ›
Bean Complex acreage increases 50%, Hutlinana Fire mop-up progressing
The Bean Complex fires are burning on lands managed by DOI Bureau of Land Management and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, along the Tanana Valley west of Fairbanks extending to the Cosna River. Fire protection is under the Alaska… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for uptick in activity on Bean Complex fires due to windy, dry weather
Bean Complex email: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; Tel. 503-894-6694 The Bean Complex fires began due to lightning between June 19 and June 23. The fires are burning on lands managed by DOI Bureau of Land Management and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources,… 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 ›