Temperature is moderating in many areas of Alaska including the Upper Yukon Zone. Wind gusts up to 30 mph in the Upper Yukon Zone is expected for today and will have an impact to fire activity. Smoke is forecasted to be in the unhealthy range once again, and residents are advised to take any steps […]
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Smoke Outlook for 7/20 – 7/21: Weather moderating in many areas, diminished levels of smoke anticipated
July 20, 2019 
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What’s the difference between a state burn suspension and closure?
July 19, 2019 Comments Off on What’s the difference between a state burn suspension and closure?
Understandably, there seems to be some confusion amongst the public regarding the campfire closure that was recently issued – and has since been rescinded – by the Alaska Division of Forestry and how that relates to burn suspensions. The first thing you need to know is that Division of Forestry burn closures and suspensions apply […]
Continue reading Aircraft, smokejumpers corral 45-acre wildfire near Lake Louise
July 1, 2019 Comments Off on Aircraft, smokejumpers corral 45-acre wildfire near Lake Louise
With assistance from a heavy aerial assault featuring multiple air tankers and water-scooping aircraft, eight smokejumpers were able to corral a lightning-caused wildfire near Lake Louise on Sunday night. The Lake Louise Fire was reported at 45 acres as of Monday morning, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The fire is located about 4 […]
Continue readingWildfire near village on Kuskokwim River draws vigorous response from state forestry
June 1, 2019 Comments Off on Wildfire near village on Kuskokwim River draws vigorous response from state forestry
Wildland firefighters are working to contain and mop up an 80-acre wildfire reported Friday afternoon in western Alaska near the village of Napaimute on the Kuskokwim River. The Kolmakof River Fire was reported by local residents and passing aircraft at approximately 4:40 p.m. as a 5-acre wildfire burning on the north bank of the river […]
Continue reading State forestry battling small wildfire near Glennallen
April 30, 2019 Comments Off on State forestry battling small wildfire near Glennallen
Wildland firefighters from the Alaska Division of Forestry are currently working to suppress a small wildfire near the community of Glennallen. The Moose Creek Fire, estimated at about 1 ½ acres as of 5:30 p.m., is located on the north bank of the Tazlina River about 2 miles southwest of Glennallen. The fire was reported […]
Continue reading Rash of human-caused fires ushers in Alaska wildfire season; burn suspensions issued, caution advised
April 29, 2019 Comments Off on Rash of human-caused fires ushers in Alaska wildfire season; burn suspensions issued, caution advised
Wildfire season arrived in earnest over the weekend with a spate of human-caused wildfires in Southcentral Alaska. The Alaska Division of Forestry responded to 13 fire reports on Saturday and Sunday, all but two of which were located on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley. All 13 fires were human caused. One of […]
Continue reading State forestry firefighters assist in stopping 2.5-acre brush fire in Ninilchik
April 27, 2019 Comments Off on State forestry firefighters assist in stopping 2.5-acre brush fire in Ninilchik
A quick response by firefighters from local fire departments and the Alaska Division of Forestry helped keep a 2 ½ -acre brush fire in check Saturday on the Kenai Peninsula. The Bluff Drive Fire in Ninilchik was reported at 1:18 p.m. The fire started in a subdivision in the area of Oil Well Road and […]
Continue reading State Forestry releases schedule of statewide firefighter training classes
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on State Forestry releases schedule of statewide firefighter training classes
The Alaska Division of Forestry will be holding wildland firefighting training classes at different locations around the state in April and May. The classes are for veteran firefighters who already have a Red Card, as well as rookie firefighters looking to begin a career in wildland firefighting. Classes are scheduled at Area Forestry offices in […]
Continue reading State forestry firefighters mopping up small wildfire near Palmer
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on State forestry firefighters mopping up small wildfire near Palmer
Wildland firefighters from the Alaska Division of Forestry are responding to a small wildfire in the Knik River Valley approximately 20 miles southeast of Palmer. The Friday Fire, estimated at three-tenths of an acre, was reported on the north side of the Knik River near Friday Creek late Monday night by residents on Knik River […]
Continue readingWildfire southeast of Tok drawing swift response from state forestry
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on Wildfire southeast of Tok drawing swift response from state forestry
The Alaska Division of Forestry is currently responding to a wildfire southeast of Tok. The Taixtsalda Hill Fire (#357) was reported as a 20-acre fire at approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday. The fire is approximately 38 miles southeast of Tok and 16 miles southwest of the village of Northway. The smoke column is clearly visible from […]
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