Don’t let the slow start to Alaska’s wildland fire season fool you – it’s a matter of when, not if, we will experience wildfires. Alaska’s state and federal wildland fire managers remind Alaskans and visitors alike to exercise caution with any activity that could spark a wildfire over Memorial Day Weekend. Despite a mild start […]
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Use caution with fire over Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2018 
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Burn smart and be safe with fire over Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2017 Comments Off on Burn smart and be safe with fire over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Alaska and with it comes the potential for increased wildfire activity. The first holiday weekend of the summer traditionally leads to new wildfire starts caused by campfires, debris burning, barbecue grills, use of all-terrain vehicles, fireworks, target shooting and other favorite recreational activities people enjoy […]
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May 21, 2015 Comments Off on Be safe with wildland fire this Memorial Day Weekend
Fairbanks, Alaska — With extreme fire danger levels around much of the state and no relief in sight heading into the Memorial Day Weekend, wildfire officials in Alaska urge extreme caution with any kind of activity that could spark a wildfire. Lack of precipitation this spring and hot, dry weather for the last week has […]
Continue readingWrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Requests Your Diligence in Preventing Fires
May 21, 2015 Comments Off on Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Requests Your Diligence in Preventing Fires
With extreme fire danger levels throughout eastern interior Alaska, and no relief in sight heading into the Memorial Day Weekend, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is asking visitors and residents to be diligent and use caution with all activities that could start a wildfire. Lack of precipitation this spring and hot, windy weather has […]
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