As of 5.p.m. on Saturday, there were 149 active wildfires statewide, with 11 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 286 fires have burned 306,605 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for the staffed fires in northwestern… Read More ›
Naluk Fire
BLM Alaska Fire Service Update
As of 4.p.m. on Friday, there were 144 active wildfires statewide, with 18 new starts in the past 24 hours. So far, 278 fires have burned 270,478 acres across Alaska. Brief updates are provided for the staffed fires in northwestern… Read More ›
BLM Alaska Fire Service Fire Update
A red flag warning is in effect today, June 27, from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. High lightning activity is forecast over dry fuels, with high potential for new fires to start. Hot, dry, windy conditions are expected to cause… Read More ›
Red flag conditions forecast Thursday
Conditions are favorable for fire growth, with hot weather and dry fuels. A red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m on Thursday. Frequent lightning is forecast over dry fuels. Hot, dry, windy conditions will increase… Read More ›
Smokejumpers mobilize to new starts around the state
Fire managers prepositioned additional resources at the Smokejumper Base on Fort Wainwright with warm temperatures and high lightning activity forecast. There is high demand for the 70 Alaska-based smokejumpers and 54 additional smokejumpers from the lower 48. After yet another… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 