The Tatlanika Fire (#246) was originally discovered on June 20 and has shown increased activity and smoke this week. It is located approximately 25 miles east of Clear and 39 miles southwest of Fairbanks. The fire is currently estimated at 982 acres. The Tatlanika Fire is… Read More ›
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Final update for Starry Fire (#234)
This is the last planned update for the Starry Fire (#234). The fire remains at 547 acres and is 80% contained. Yesterday, the Denali Borough lifted all evacuation statuses for both the Starry Fire and the Seventeen Mile Fire (#258)…. Read More ›
Mat-Su Initial Attack Responding to Flat Lake Fire
2:40 PM: Once on scene, firefighters discovered three escaped debris piles with a camp and structures nearby. The fire is contained and controlled. Firefighters remain on scene to continue mopping up and ensure all hot spots are extinguished. Burn permits… Read More ›
Containment reaches 100% on the Granite Fire as mop up continues
Granite Fire (#222) Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire (#222) is now 100% contained thanks to the work of the TCC Crew, Southwest 1 Crew, Clackamas Crew and the many personnel who supported the incident. A thermal detection drone was flown… Read More ›
Granite fire nears full containment
#222 Granite Fire- Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 90% contained. The Southwest 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and Clackamas Crew continue suppression efforts on the 36 acre fire. A thermal detection drone was flown over the incident to locate any remaining heat hidden beneath… Read More ›
Crews continue containment on Delta Area fires
#257 Barley 2 Fire– Located 13 miles east of Delta Junction, the Barley 2 Fire is 100% contained and will remain in monitor status. #222 Granite Fire– Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 85% contained. The Southwest Type 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and the… Read More ›
Crews continue making progress on Delta Fires
#222 Granite Fire– The Clackamas Crew joined the Southwest Type 1 Crew and TCC Squad A on the Granite Fire today. The fire is now 85% contained. A thermal detection drone was flown over the fire to identify any remaining heat. A Temporary Flight Restriction… Read More ›
Delta Area fires receive rain as suppression efforts continue
Rapeseed Fire (#275)Initially reported on June 22, the Rapeseed Fire (#275) is located approximately 5.3 miles east of Milepost 1410 of the Alaska Highway. The fire is estimated at 39 acres and is burning primarily in black spruce.A soft tracked… Read More ›
Minimal Fire Activity Continues Across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska
Fire activity remained limited across Southcentral and Southwest Alaska during the last operational period, with no significant changes reported on either the Beluga Fire (#213) west of Susitna or the fires associated with the Southwest Alaska Solstice Weekend Lightning Event…. Read More ›