There are currently 32 active fires in the Tanana Zone. A Distributed Real-Time Infrared (DRTI) flight confirmed a new spot fire based on previous smoke reports. The Warm Springs Fire is located south of the Boney Creek Fire and currently is not threatening any structures and is more than 20 miles from the closest allotment. […]
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Steady progress continues for firefighters assigned to the Tanana Zone
July 22, 2019 
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Fire crews make progress in the Tanana Zone
July 21, 2019 Comments Off on Fire crews make progress in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by overcast conditions Friday and Saturday, allowing fire crews to make progress on protection activities. As a high pressure system moves toward central Interior, winds are expected to increase. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are expected during the day. Wind gusts up to 25 mph may fan flames […]
Continue reading Fire activity decreases due to mild temperatures in the Tanana Zone
July 20, 2019 Comments Off on Fire activity decreases due to mild temperatures in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by cloud layers on Friday. As a weather front approaches the central Interior, winds are expected to increase during the afternoon hours. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are expected during the day. Wind gusts up to 25 mph may fan flames on the east side of the Tanana […]
Continue readingDenali National Park and Preserve Monitoring 13 Wildfires
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Denali National Park and Preserve Monitoring 13 Wildfires
For Immediate Release – July 27, 2015 Contact: Michelle Fidler – 907-644-3418 or Kathleen Kelly 907-683-9504 Denali National Park and Preserve Monitoring 13 Wildfires DENALI PARK, Alaska: Fire managers are currently monitoring 13 lightning-ignited wildfires burning in remote areas of Denali National Park and Preserve. There are no threats to park structures or sensitive resources […]
Continue readingLightning storm sparks several wildfires in Denali National Park and Preserve
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on Lightning storm sparks several wildfires in Denali National Park and Preserve
DENALI PARK, Alaska: Following a lightning storm that threw over 31,000 lightning strikes from June 19 – June 21, five wildfires are now burning in remote locations in Denali National Park and Preserve. None of the wildfires are threatening park structures or sensitive resources. Due to the remote locations, fire managers have opted to […]
Continue readingCurrent burning closures and restrictions in Alaska
June 19, 2015 Comments Off on Current burning closures and restrictions in Alaska
7:45 p.m. – Here is a complete list of the burning closures and restrictions currently in effect in Alaska on state, private, municipal and federal lands, as of 4 p.m. June 19. Federal lands Possessing or discharging any kind of fireworks or pyrotechnic devise are always prohibited on federal land All Alaska BLM lands […]
Continue readingAll Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve
June 19, 2015 Comments Off on All Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve
Very high fire danger exists in Denali National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and activities, which unduly increase the fire danger. The term “open fires” refers to any […]
Continue readingDenali National Park Staff Requests Public to Use Extreme Caution this Holiday Weekend
May 22, 2015 Comments Off on Denali National Park Staff Requests Public to Use Extreme Caution this Holiday Weekend
Very high fire danger exists in Denali National Park and Preserve due to a lack of recent precipitation, high winds and hot, dry weather. Park officials urge visitors to be especially careful with anything that may cause a spark this Memorial Day weekend. The holiday weekend has, in the past, led to a number of […]
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