With 100% containment of the Loon Lake Fire this weekend, the question lingers as to what is next for the Kenail this summer? Jeff Bouschor, Fire Management Officer for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, thanks the public and has this… Read More ›
Kenai Peninsula Fire
Smoke Outlook for 7/19 – 7/20: Fire weather generally moderate; Upper Yukon still extreme
Cooler weather and rainfall have decreased fire activity in some Alaskan communities, while dry and warmer temperatures continue to promote fire activity elsewhere across the state. There are currently 215 fires burning across Alaska, producing varying amounts of smoke that… Read More ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake fires morning update for Saturday, June 27, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 80% Today’s objectives: All crews are on the fire today for mop-up, rehabilitation of the line and removing surplus equipment. On Sunday, June 28, the Chugach National Forest will assume management of the fire…. Read More ›
Firefighter doing well after bear encounter
On June 22, 2015 Chugach National Forest, Glacier District Ranger Tim Charnon had an encounter with a sub-adult brown bear. He is doing well because of bear awareness training and emergency response protocols. The Chugach NF provides extensive training for… Read More ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake Fires Morning Update June 24, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire is currently at 212 acres and 60% contained. Today’s objectives: Weather is conducive to identifying additional areas of heat and smoldering before cooler, damper weather returns. Crew will continue building line around the fire’s edge. Mop-up continues around… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update: 196,598 acres with 60% contained
Saturday, June 07, 2014 9:21 AM Current fire acreage 196,598 acres with 60% contained. 171 personnel are assigned to the incident. Tim Soliday’s Type 3 Team assumed command at 0700, June 6, 2014. Three crews and two helicopters are assigned… Read More ›
Notices to Airmen over the Funny River Fire
June 1, 6p.m. Fire officials are reminding pilots that a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), NOTAM 4/3147, is still in place over the Funny River Fire. This TFR applies to all general aviation traffic and is required for safe operations of… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update: 193,243 acres with 58% containment
9:30 AM June 1, 2014 Community Barbeque for Firefighters from 6 – 8 PM Sunday at the Sport Center in Soldotna The Kenai Peninsula and the Funny River Fire received wetting rain Saturday along with 15 to 25 mile per… Read More ›
Campfires allowed in developed campsites on the Kenai Peninsula
May 31, 2014 6:30 p.m. Open campfires are now allowed only in developed campsites in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula State Parks, and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula. Campfires must be in a metal fire… Read More ›
The Burn Closure for the Kenai Peninsula has been lifted
May 31, 2014 12:00 p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Due to recent rainfall, increased relative humidity, and favorable changes in the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS) indices, the burn closure on federal, state and private lands within Game Management… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 