Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›
Containment on the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is at 9% due to the efforts from 90 firefighters and supporting aircraft assigned to this 1,658-acre wildfire. The fire is now being managed as a Type 3 incident, reflecting the complexity and suppression… Read More ›
A quick response by Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) helitack and aircraft helped keep the Ganes Creek Fire (#151) in check. This new wildfire started approximately 15 miles west of Takotna near Gaines Creek Mine on Monday,… Read More ›
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms continued to move across Southwest Alaska on Saturday and are forecast to continue through Sunday. There are 30 active fires in the region, several of those received varying amounts of precipitation. Thunderstorms have produced heavy… Read More ›
Firefighters are making solid progress on five staffed fires in Southwest Alaska. While ground resources work in conjunction with aerial support to push containment percentages up on staffed fires, several other unstaffed fires continue to grow. The decision whether or… Read More ›
While firefighters are engaged on three different fires in Southwest Alaska, a Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3) is being put in place Friday to manage 9 other fires in the region. The ICT3 will provide operational organization, logistical support, coordination… Read More ›
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has deployed additional resources to Southwest Alaska and suppression efforts are underway. In response to the bloom of new fires in the wake of Monday’s lightning, resources have been assigned to fires based… Read More ›
Alaska’s “emergency firefighter act” – House Bill 209 – was signed into law June 20, 2022, by Governor Mike Dunleavy, after receiving widespread support. The bill enables the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection to train… Read More ›
Update June 5 @ 8:00 pm The 220-acre wildfire is 100% contained as of 4:30 pm thanks to the work of the 12 Smokejumpers with air support from fixed wing air tankers and helicopters with water buckets. The Incident Commander… Read More ›
Don’t let all that snow fool you, Alaska’s wildfire season officially begins on April 1 and Alaskans should prepare accordingly. Alaska’s statutory wildland fire season starts on April 1 and extends through August 31, barring an emergency extension. And like… Read More ›
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