As of 5 p.m. Sunday, there were 161 active wildfires statewide with four new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 326 fires have burned 538,032 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Sunday’s staffed fires within the… Read More ›
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BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5 p.m. Saturday, there were 164 active wildfires statewide with two new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 324 fires have burned 536,658 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Saturday’s staffed fires within the BLM… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5 p.m. Thursday, there were 165 active wildfires statewide, with 6 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 323 fires have burned 538,273 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for Thursday’s staffed fires within the BLM… Read More ›
Flasco (#259) reaches 100% containment, Deception Pup (#252) holds at 90%
The Flasco Fire was contained Tuesday afternoon. Supplies and firefighters were airlifted back to the Central airport via a BLM Alaska Fire Service helicopter. The fire is expected to remain in patrol status until declared out. The BLM AFS Type… Read More ›
Deception Pup (#252) & Flasco (#259) full containment in sight
Firefighters have made great progress toward full containment of the Deception Pup (90%) and Flasco (95%) fires. Local fire management worked with crews Sunday to assess the situation and plan for the return of command back to BLM Alaska Fire… Read More ›
Containment increases on the Deception Pup (#252) and Flasco (#259) fires
Containment reached 75% on Deception Pup (#252) and 90% on Flasco (#259) fires Sunday. There is over 3.5 miles of hose deployed on the Deception Pup Fire, and close to 2.25 miles on the Flasco Fire. Where possible, firefighters are… Read More ›
Containment increases on the Deception Pup (#252) and Flasco (#259) Fires
Deception Pup (#252) and Flasco (#259) fires continue to stay within control lines. Containment is now estimated at 50% for Deception Pup and 40% for Flasco. The arduous task of mop up is continuing on both fires with many locations… Read More ›
Zero fire growth on Deception Pup and Flasco Fires; Update 6/29/2024
The Idaho Team 1, Type 3 Incident Management Team out of the Great Basin Geographic Area took command of the five lightning-caused fires near the end of the Steese Highway at 7 a.m., Friday, June 28. Minimal fire behavior continues… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Update
As of 4.p.m. on Friday, there were 144 active wildfires statewide, with 18 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 278 fires have burned 270,478 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for the staffed fires in northwestern… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
A red flag warning is in effect today, June 27, from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. High lightning activity is forecast over dry fuels, with high potential for new fires to start. Hot, dry, windy conditions are expected to cause… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 