The Mukluk Fire (#487) is 16% contained. The secured portion is in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, though heavy smoke and clouds obscured portions of the north and northeastern edge. Acreage is expected… Read More ›
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Evacuations remain in place for Mukluk Fire in Tok
UPDATE 10:30PM: The Mukluk Fire (#487) is now 16% contained, with the secured portion located in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, however heavy smoke and clouds covered portions of the north and northeastern edge of the fire, so the acreage is expected… Read More ›
Evacuations underway for Mukluk Fire west of Tok.
UPDATE 9pm: Resources continue to arrive, as the Chevak Fire Crew joined suppression efforts this evening. Rain was reported on the fire area which is helping moderate fire behavior. Officials are urging everyone to stay away from the fire area… Read More ›
Firefighters Monitor Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038)
Smoke was reported Friday evening near the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038), located about 5 miles northeast of Healy. An engine from Anderson and a Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter responded to investigate. During an aerial reconnaissance flight, the… Read More ›
Firefighters Progress on Interior Alaska Fires
Interior Alaska currently has two staffed fires, the Tatlanika Fire (#246) and the McCloud Fire (#472). Tatlanika Fire (#246) – The 31,421-acre Tatlanika Fire continues to burn in the Tanana Flats between the Tatlanika Creek to the west and Wood River on the northeastern edge. Smoke from the fire has drifted over the Interior and may remain until winds shift…. Read More ›
Fairbanks, Delta and Tok Areas Begin Burn Suspension
Burn permits are suspended starting Wednesday, August 12, in the Fairbanks, Tok, and Delta Areas due to critical weather conditions. This suspension includes both the East and West Delta zones, Salcha and Railbelt Zones. The suspensions will remain in place until… Read More ›
Response Mobilized for Tatlanika Fire (#246)
The Tatlanika Fire (#246) was initially discovered on June 20th in the Tanana Flats near the Tatlanika River. The incident has been continuously monitored throughout the summer by the Fairbanks Area Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Under a Limited… Read More ›
Little John Fire (#448) burning on the Alcan Border
The Little John Fire (#448), which was responded to on the evening of August 1, is currently estimated at 20 to 30 acres near the U.S.–Canada border, approximately 3 miles south of the Alcan Highway. Spruce, tussock, and tundra terrain… Read More ›
Shovel Fire starts north of mile 46.5 Chatanika River
Callers reported a new fire at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Shovel Fire (#451) is located near Mile 46.5 of the Chatanika River. The fire spread from a burning structure into the surrounding wildlands and is estimated at one quarter acre…. Read More ›
Tok Fire Prevention Area suspends Burn Permits
Burn Permits are suspended effective as of Saturday morning, August 1st starting at 9:00 AM, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. Please note that cooking and warming type… Read More ›