Murphy Creek FIre – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Murphy Creek FIre

Smoke column of the Teklanika River Fire (#257) on the Anderson Complex on August 2. Photo/Cody Cox

Fires more active in Alaska Interior, warmer and drier days ahead

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 2, 2023

Forecasted warm, drying weather increased fire activity across the region as anticipated. 5 new fires started in the Interior and several staffed fires grew. Additional air resources and firefighters that arrived in the Interior over the weekend helped to hold… Read More ›

Location of the new Murphy Creek Fire (#320) that started August 1 south of the Chatanika River, 16 miles west of Mile 5 Elliott Highway.

Firefighters responding to new fire south of the Chatanika River

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 1, 2023

10:00 pm UPDATE — Smokejumpers are making good progress on constructing a saw line and will remain on the fire overnight. A quick response from aerial assets has moderated the fire allowing the Super Scoopers to move to another fire requesting assistance. A paracargo mission was completed, bringing the additional equipment and supplies for tomorrow.

This will be the last update for the evening.