Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376): 388 Acres Significant fire activity was reported on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire last night, with single tree torching in black spruce and mixed hardwoods. Helicopter bucket operations were used to slow fire spread. Fire managers… Read More ›
Heat detection tools, aviation, and on-the-ground observations showed active fire behavior and growth on both fires yesterday. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now 19,656 acres (an increase of 1069 acres) and the Sand Lake Fire (#292) is 5188 acres… Read More ›
Fire crews are preparing an aggressive suite of actions to herd the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) away from structures after it grew to 20,752 acres yesterday. On Saturday, the fire crested the ridge on the northside of the Chatanika River… Read More ›
Evacuation levels updated on Friday, July 5, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡 Level 2 “SET”: 🟢 Level 1 “READY”: Evacuation shelters have been set up… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 30,069 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 38,946 acres326 personnel The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire experienced significant fire activity yesterday during Red Flag Warning conditions. Today, persistent winds from the south are… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) responded to an emerging incident about a mile from the intersection of Moosehorn Road and Redfox Drive in Tok, Alaska. The fire was about one tenth of an acre with torching trees. Helitack, engines, a local… Read More ›
Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376): 10 acres Aerial resources, including multi-engine scoopers and Air Attack, provided support to ground resources as they worked toward full suppression. The fire will continue to be monitored and worked on. Bruces Fire (#381): 8… Read More ›
The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, 73 acres in size, and 70% contained. The fire has been transitioned to a type 4 team,… Read More ›
Acreage increased slightly on the Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) over the 4th of July holiday. No perimeter growth was observed on the Sand Lake Fire (#292). Both fires remain active, with crews continuing to monitor, improve, and prepare point protection… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,652 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 34,296 acres334 personnel A Red Flag Warning is in effect again today for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire, with high winds, dry fuels, and south… Read More ›
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