Malaspina Fire

Smoke billows up from the Malaspina Fire in this picture taken from South Malaspina Loop on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Photo by Stephanie Bishop/Alaska Division of Forestry

New wildfire near Talkeetna prompts evacuations; estimated at 60-80 acres

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 7, 2019

A fire has destroyed one structure and forced the evacuation of a subdivision in the community of Sunshine near Talkeenta. The Malaspina Fire (#451) is located off South Malaspina Loop about one mile north of the Montana Creek Fire (#429)… Read More ›

A photo of the Malaspina Fire (#451) as seen from the air on initial attack at 4:25 p.m. Photo by Tim Whitesell/Alaska Division of Forestry

New wildfire reported about 1 mile north of Montana Creek Fire; evacuations in progress

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 7, 2019

Update 6:35 p.m. – The Malaspina Fire burning near Talkeetna is now estimated at 60 acres. Firefighters say one structure was lost. South Malaspina Loop Road, Montana Creek Road, Makuskin Road, and Yoder Road have all been evacuated. Crews are… Read More ›