(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The lightning-caused Chicken Creek Fire (#303) was discovered by detection aircraft the evening of Sunday, July 1. It is burning within the Gates of the Arctic National Park approximately 22 miles northeast of Bettles and 20 miles west… Read More ›
July 15, 2015 For Immediate Release Contact: Kris Fister, kris_fister@nps.gov, (907) 455-0641 Lightning Ignites Lockwood Fire at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve FAIRBANKS, Alaska: An Alaska Fire Service detection flight discovered the lightning-ignited Lockwood Fire on Wednesday… Read More ›
Fire Ban Lifted at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve July 9, 2015 FAIRBANKS, Alaska: Effective immediately, open fires may be built as allowed by park regulations on all Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve lands…. Read More ›
7:45 p.m. – Here is a complete list of the burning closures and restrictions currently in effect in Alaska on state, private, municipal and federal lands, as of 4 p.m. June 19. Federal lands Possessing or discharging any kind of… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 