With wildfire danger moderating in some parts of the state due to cooler, wetter weather, the Alaska Division of Forestry is lifting the campfire closure order that was put into effect last week on state, private and municipal lands in… Read More ›
Municipality of Anchorage
State parks and forestry issue closure on campfires in Interior, Southcentral
No campfires will be allowed on state, private or municipal lands in Southcentral and Interior Alaska starting today, according to state forestry and parks officials who said extreme wildfire danger demands they preempt potential new ignition sources. The joint orders… Read More ›
Malaspina and Montana Creek fire update – July 9, 2019: Type 2 IMT takes command of fires
Firefighters on the Malaspina Fire made excellent progress on Monday, completing direct fireline construction with chainsaws and establishing hose lays around the fire’s perimeter. Interior portions of the fire remain active. The fire is 85 acres in size and 20%… Read More ›
Anchorage Fire Department and Alaska Division of Forestry join forces to build fire break in Eagle River
The Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) is teaming up with the Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) to help the residents of an at-risk subdivision prepare for a wildfire by constructing a shaded fuel break. The Eagle River subdivision is located on… Read More ›
Current burning closures and restrictions in Alaska
7:45 p.m. – Here is a complete list of the burning closures and restrictions currently in effect in Alaska on state, private, municipal and federal lands, as of 4 p.m. June 19. Federal lands Possessing or discharging any kind of… Read More ›
State prohibits open fires in Southcentral Alaska until further notice
Due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger that has resulted in several wildland fires around the state, the Alaska Division of Forestry announced today that all open fires and activities that “unduly increase the fire danger” will… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 