Due to significant rainfall yesterday and last night, the burn permit suspension that has been in effect for the Matanuska-Susitina Valley will be lifted at noon today, Sunday, September 8. Open debris burning and the use of burn barrels will be allowed at that time with an Alaska Division of Forestry burn permit. THE BURN […]
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Mat-Su Valley burn suspension to be lifted at noon today; Kenai Peninsula burn suspension remains in effect
September 8, 2019 
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Rain prevents growth on Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction
July 27, 2019 Comments Off on Rain prevents growth on Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction
Widespread rain helped prevent any significant growth Friday on the 18,750-acre Rainbow 2 Fire burning northwest of Delta Junction. While the rain helped moderate fire activity, it also hampered both aviation operations and crew effectiveness because of the cloudy, wet conditions. There are 64 personnel working on the fire to prevent it from spreading into […]
Continue reading Control line on Rainbow 2 Fire closest to Richardson Clearwater cabins still holding
July 23, 2019 Comments Off on Control line on Rainbow 2 Fire closest to Richardson Clearwater cabins still holding
Despite increased burning on parts of the Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction on Monday, containment lines on the north end of the fire protecting cabins in the Richardson Clearwater community continued to hold. Hotter, drier weather accompanied by gusty winds on Monday sparked new fire activity in unburned areas on the north and […]
Continue reading Winds help clean up interior pockets of fuel on Rainbow 2 Fire
July 21, 2019 Comments Off on Winds help clean up interior pockets of fuel on Rainbow 2 Fire
Gusty northwest winds stirred up fire activity on the Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction on Saturday, as the fire was pushed into interior pockets of unburnt black spruce on the east side. The increased fire activity produced a large smoke column visible from Delta Junction and the Richardson Clearwater community. However, fire managers […]
Continue reading What’s the difference between a state burn suspension and closure?
July 19, 2019 Comments Off on What’s the difference between a state burn suspension and closure?
Understandably, there seems to be some confusion amongst the public regarding the campfire closure that was recently issued – and has since been rescinded – by the Alaska Division of Forestry and how that relates to burn suspensions. The first thing you need to know is that Division of Forestry burn closures and suspensions apply […]
Continue reading Rainbow 2 Fire update July 17: Rain aids firefighters’ containment efforts
July 17, 2019 Comments Off on Rainbow 2 Fire update July 17: Rain aids firefighters’ containment efforts
Firefighters remain focused on preventing the Rainbow 2 Fire from reaching recreational cabins on Clear Creek northwest of Delta Junction. Mother Nature provided some assistance on Tuesday in the form of light precipitation that fell over the fire, which helped bolster containment and mop-up operations. The Rainbow 2 Fire, which was started by lightning on […]
Continue reading Crews working to keep Rainbow 2 Fire south of Richardson Clearwater
July 16, 2019 Comments Off on Crews working to keep Rainbow 2 Fire south of Richardson Clearwater
The Rainbow 2 Fire northwest of Delta Junction continues to hold on the south edge of Clear Creek and south of the Richardson Clearwater River community, where there are numerous recreational cabins. A reconnaissance flight using infrared technology on Monday revealed some fire activity on the southern end of the east flank where the fire […]
Continue reading Fire use module from Utah takes over Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta
July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Fire use module from Utah takes over Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta
A 10-person module of Utah firefighters assumed control of the Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction on Tuesday. The fire was started by lightning on June 29 about 15 miles west of Delta Junction and has grown to an estimated 5,000 acres, based on a Tueday reconnaissance flight, according to the Alaska Division of […]
Continue reading Smoke from Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction draws attention
July 5, 2019 Comments Off on Smoke from Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction draws attention
The Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction flared up on Friday, producing smoke that was visible from Delta Junction and surrounding areas. The 291-acre wildfire had been quiet for the last few days but the recent hot, dry weather produced an increase in activity on Friday, generating phone calls to the Delta Area Forestry […]
Continue reading Water and BlazeTamer drops keep 220-acre wildfire west of Delta Junction in check
July 1, 2019 Comments Off on Water and BlazeTamer drops keep 220-acre wildfire west of Delta Junction in check
Aircraft pummeled a wildfire west of Delta Junction again on Sunday with water drops, as well as a water enhancer called BlazeTamer, to keep the fire from spreading. The Rainbow 2 Fire about 15 miles west of Delta Junction was estimated at 220 acres following an aerial reconnaissance on Monday afternoon. The fire was started […]
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