The Oskawalik Fire (#122), burning in black spruce and tundra roughly ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 30% contained. Firefighters continue operating under a full suppression strategy, with 85 personnel assigned to the… Read More ›
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located five miles south of Eureka and west of the Nelchina Glacier, Has Grown to 750 acres as of today. Winds have been pushing the fire northward through black spruce and tundra, contributing to its… Read More ›
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), previously listed as the Mile Marker 128 Glenn Highway Fire, 4 miles southeast of Eureka Roadhouse, continued to show moderate growth over the past 24 hours. The fire burning in black spruce and tundra has consumed roughly… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 24% contained, thanks to the efforts of 104 personnel working the incident. The fire is burning in tundra and black spruce… Read More ›
10:00 PM Fire Update: Fire activity on the Mile 128 Glenn Hwy Fire (#226) has moderated this evening as the fire has reached areas of higher fuel moisture and a decrease in nighttime temperatures due to the proximity of the… Read More ›
Telidaside Fire (#137) Firefighters have completed point protection objectives for values at risk in the area. This strategy involves placing sprinkler systems and water pumps near cabins or homes so they can quickly be activated if the fire approaches due… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) remains 1,779 acres in size and is now 20% contained. It is being managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire personnel on the incident increased to 105 today, with crews continuing to make strong progress towards… Read More ›
8:30 PM Update: The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire (#122) continued to spread to the north and west Sunday as a result of steady southeast winds and dry fuels. The wildfire south of Crooked Creek along the Kuskowkwim River is now estimated to be approximately 1,400… Read More ›
After a strong initial attack Saturday, the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is currently an estimated 350 acres and listed at five percent contained. Firefighters worked on a direct attack along the fire’s edge and point protection for cabins and Native Allotments… Read More ›
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