The Alaska Division of Forestry deployed its first air retardant tanker of the season on Sunday to help combat a small wildfire threatening cabins in the Caribou Hills near Ninilchik on the Kenai Peninsula. State Forestry wildland firefighters and firefighters… Read More ›
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Grass fire started by discarded cigarette near Homer illustrates dry conditions on southern Kenai Peninsula
Firefighters from the Alaska Division of Forestry and Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small grass fire near Homer on Wednesday that was ignited by a discarded cigarette butt. It was the first wildfire of the season on the… Read More ›
Agencies Announce Partial Opening of River and Areas
September 9, 2019 CORRECTION: See updated release on September 10, 2019. Agencies Open Areas to the Public for Recreation Access Effective 12:01am on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks announces the reopening of… Read More ›
Burn suspension lifted on Kenai Peninsula as of 8 a.m. today
With moderating weather and precipitation experienced throughout the Kenai Peninsula over the weekend, the burn suspension that was in effect has been lifted as of 8 a.m. on Monday, September 9. However, due to the extension of Alaska’s wildland fire… Read More ›
Mat-Su Valley burn suspension to be lifted at noon today; Kenai Peninsula burn suspension remains in effect
Due to significant rainfall yesterday and last night, the burn permit suspension that has been in effect for the Matanuska-Susitina Valley will be lifted at noon today, Sunday, September 8. Open debris burning and the use of burn barrels will… Read More ›
Burn closure lifted, but burn suspensions remain in Kenai, Mat-Su
Gradual reduction of extreme danger from existing or new wildfires in some parts of Southcentral Alaska may be creating public confusion about what burning is allowed, and what is still prohibited, a state forestry official said today. “We appreciate the… Read More ›
Extreme conditions extend Alaska wildfire season to September 30
With several wildfires burning in Southcentral Alaska and high fire danger persisting due to continued warm, dry conditions, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige announced today that Alaska’s statutory wildfire season will be extended from August 31 to September… Read More ›
Southcentral smoke forecast for August 24
Special Statement The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect through Monday afternoon for the Susitna Valley, Kenai Peninsula, and now includes the Copper River Valley. Fire Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the… Read More ›
Hunters heading into the woods should be careful with fire
It’s hunting season and the Alaska Division of Forestry is reminding hunters heading out into the woods to use caution with any activity that could spark a wildfire. While rain has soaked many parts of Alaska in the past week… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire perks up with hotter, drier weather but poses no threat
As expected, fire activity on the Swan Lake Fire (#181) burning on the northern Kenai Peninsula has increased in recent days as a result of unseasonably hot, dry weather. That trend will likely continue until a change in the weather…. Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 