Every spring, residents of Fairbanks might notice a familiar column of smoke rising from the Creamer’s Field Migratory Bird Refuge. For the untrained eye, it might look like cause for alarm, especially during a weekend when a public burn suspension… Read More ›
Wildland firefighters face all kinds of hazards during fire season. When firefighters fall ill or get injured, getting them needed medical care is not a matter of simply calling 911. The nearest hospital is often a 300-mile flight away, pushing… Read More ›
A small contingent of firefighters remain on the Zitziana River (#133) and Mooseheart (#204) fires Friday morning as command transfers to a Type 4 management organization. Due to forecasted weather and moderating fire activity, fire managers have been reducing the… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 