7:59 a.m. The Dalton River Crossing Fire remains at 500 acres with creeping and smoldering fire behavior. 63 personnel remain on the fire that is now 70 percent contained. Demobilization of resources is expected to begin May 28.
Dalton River Crossing Fire
Dalton River Crossing Fire update
10:38 a.m. The Dalton River Crossing Fire has grown to 500 acres and is holding steady. The growth was observed on the east side with some backing to the north. The fire, located north of the Yukon river and east of the… Read More ›
Dalton River Crossing Fire update
10:30 a.m. The Dalton River Crossing Fire is currently 450 acres. The fire is wind and fuel driven and burning near several allotments. Smokejumpers and Type 2 crews Allakaket #1 and Minto #1 are at the scene along with additional… Read More ›
Wildland fire near Yukon River crossing closes several BLM facilities
FAIRBANKS — The Bureau of Land Management’s Yukon Crossing Visitor Contact Station (mile post 56) and 60 Mile Campground are closed until further notice due to the nearby Dalton River Crossing Fire. For the most recent fire information, please call… Read More ›
Dalton River Crossing Fire
A fire was reported Tuesday evening, May 20, north of the Yukon River, three miles east of the Dalton Highway. Currently 16 smokejumpers and a helicopter are working on the fire. As of 2 p.m Wednesday, it is moving west… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 