Fire activity may increase today in Tanana Valley, driven by several days of warmer, drier weather. Many areas of the state continue to experience drought conditions. Upper Yukon Valley fires remain active, with no wetting rain received in Fort Yukon or Chalkyitzik. Fairbanks and Denali National Park are expected to have good to moderate smoke […]
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Smoke Outlook 7/30-7/31: Warming trend brings more smoke to Interior
July 30, 2019 
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Smoke Outlook 7/29-7/30; Air quality improving, but smoke not gone over central Interior
July 29, 2019 Comments Off on Smoke Outlook 7/29-7/30; Air quality improving, but smoke not gone over central Interior
While recent weather conditions have decreased smoke in most areas, warmer weather and persistent drought may cause an increase in fire activity over the next few days. Light haze may also develop over Juneau from fires in Canada, but air quality will remain good there. North (Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Upper Yukon) Fire Drought conditions […]
Continue reading Smoke Outlook 7/25-7/26: continued unhealthy air quality in Fort Yukon
July 25, 2019 Comments Off on Smoke Outlook 7/25-7/26: continued unhealthy air quality in Fort Yukon
While smoke is beginning to clear in northern Alaska during the day, air quality remains moderate at times in Fairbanks and unhealthy in Fort Yukon due to continuing fire activity. Air quality is good in Anchorage and throughout southern Alaska, although some haze may persist. North (Fairbanks, Upper Yukon Valley, Denali National Park) Fire Lightning […]
Continue reading Smoke Outlook for 7/16 – 7/17: Increased temperatures will increase smoke conditions
July 17, 2019 Comments Off on Smoke Outlook for 7/16 – 7/17: Increased temperatures will increase smoke conditions
Temperatures are forecasted to increase once again in the southern portion of the state including the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, and the Mat-Su valley. An increase in heat translates into lower relative humidity and more fire activity, which of course produces a greater amount of smoke. As a result, Cooper Landing is forecasted to see a […]
Continue readingFireworks ban lifted in Western Alaska but still in effect for most of state
July 2, 2019 Comments Off on Fireworks ban lifted in Western Alaska but still in effect for most of state
The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office, in consultation with the State Forester’s Office and in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 50.025 Fire Code, has canceled the fireworks sales and use suspension in Western Alaska, including Dillingham, Bethel, McGrath, Nome, Kotzebue and surrounding communities.Until further notice, fireworks sales and use suspensions remain in effect in the […]
Continue reading Forest Service crew working on fire north of Juneau
June 1, 2018 Comments Off on Forest Service crew working on fire north of Juneau
A U.S. Forest Service crew of firefighters from Juneau are working on containing a 56-acre fire in Berner’s Bay, north of the city. The Antler Fire started on May 31 at approximately 1 p.m. and the cause is under investigation. More firefighters are being dispatched from Juneau and Hoonah to assist in containing the fire. The […]
Continue reading Alaska’s first wildfire of 2018 reported in Southeast Alaska
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Alaska’s first wildfire of 2018 reported in Southeast Alaska
Alaska’s first wildfire of the season was reported on Sunday in Southeast Alaska and drew a response from a handful of U.S. Forest Service firefighters. The 1.1-acre Lucky Me Fire was reported Sunday afternoon on the southern end of Douglas Island near Juneau. The fire was approximately 100 feet from a residential structure in the […]
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