On Monday, a complex incident management team from Alaska will take command of the Grapefruit Complex of six fires burning along the Elliott Highway south of Livengood. Most of the fires exhibited fairly significant growth under calm conditions the past… Read More ›
Globe Fire
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
As of 5.p.m. on Sunday, there were 160 active wildfires statewide, with 19 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 298 fires have burned 388,194 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for todays staffed fires within the… Read More ›
Globe Fire now grouped into complex of fires
It was another active day for both the Globe Fire and firefighters working to protect property from fires in the area. The Globe Fire (#253) is now part of the Grapefruit Complex, named after a nearby rock climbing spot. It… Read More ›
Smoke continues to hamper efforts on Globe Fire
The section of the Elliott Highway near the Globe Fire reopened late Thursday night. Expect significant delays between mileposts 25-50 if fire activity increases as it did Thursday afternoon. Please exercise caution and patience, turn on your headlights to help ensure the safety of firefighters and flaggers working in the area.
BLM Alaska Fire Service Update
As of 4.p.m. on Friday, there were 144 active wildfires statewide, with 18 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 278 fires have burned 270,478 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for the staffed fires in northwestern… Read More ›
BLM announced emergency closure of western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area due to wildland fire activity
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – To protect the public and provide for firefighter safety in light of ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Globe Fire (#253), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office is closing the western portion… Read More ›
Globe Fire growth triggers road closures and extended evacuations along Elliott Highway
10 p.m. June 27, update: Erratic winds and hot, dry weather caused the Globe Fire to grow rapidly Thursday as firefighters concentrate on protecting people and property along the Elliott Highway about 50 miles north of Fairbanks. The flames, driven… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
A red flag warning is in effect today, June 27, from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. High lightning activity is forecast over dry fuels, with high potential for new fires to start. Hot, dry, windy conditions are expected to cause… Read More ›
Residents between mile 41-43 Elliott Highway told to evacuate ahead of Globe Fire
Residents along the Elliott Highway were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as the Globe Fire (#253) rapidly approached between mileposts 41 and 43. The fire, burning through black spruce, was reported to be about a mile from the nearest structure…. Read More ›