Light precipitation slowed the spread of the Canyon Fire (#174), enabling firefighters to continue cutting control line to protect two allotments and a cabin north of the Yukon River. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chena Hotshots are working on a… Read More ›
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chena Hotshots are cutting line near a Native allotment on the north side of the Yukon River, approximately 1.5 mile south of the Canyon Fire (#174). Smokejumpers are moving to another allotment and a cabin approximately 3 miles to the northeast of the fire, also on the north… Read More ›
U.S. Wildland Fire Service smokejumpers are assigned to a 340‑acre fire 20 miles west of Rampart, where they will protect two Native allotments on the north side of the Yukon River with help from more firefighters on their way The… Read More ›
Fire activity is winding down, possibly temporarily, across the state thanks to strong firefighting efforts and cooler weather. Only two fires remain staffed: the Kopshesut Fire near Ambler and the Clums Fire about 66 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Firefighters on both incidents are mopping up hotspots and plan to demobilize in the coming days.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 