After days of rain, warm weather has revived fire activity on the Sinnott Fire (#382) north of Eagle and the American Fire (#262) along Preacher Creek, 12 miles north of the 77-mile Steese Highway. The latter is producing smoke visible… Read More ›
Sinnott Fire
North Star removing equipment from McDonald Fire
Another short round of warm weather slightly revives some large fires in Interior Alaska as they consume pockets of unburned vegetation The BLM Alaska Fire Service North Star Fire Crew will spend the last days of this week’s warm spell… Read More ›
Weather keeps fire activity subdued as crews continue work on fire breaks near Eagle
Fire activity is minimal, but still present on the Sinnott Fire despite several days of cooler, wetter weather near Eagle.
Sinnott Fire near Eagle remains active despite recent rainfall
Despite receiving an estimated 0.75 inches of rain in the past three days with more forecasted, the Sinnott Fire, remains active, smoldering under tree canopies. Of that, half an inch was recorded on Saturday.
Weather subdues the Sinnott Fire as crews continue work on fire break near Eagle
Size: 1,000 acres Personnel: 39 Start Date: July 21, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Sinnott Fire, burning in steep terrain about 4 miles northwest of Eagle, showed little smoke on Saturday, indicating low fire activity. Previously, the fire… Read More ›
Crews fortify protection measures near Eagle as cooler, wetter weather moves into the area
Size: 1,000 acres Personnel: 39 Start Date: July 21, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Cooler weather has finally reached Eagle, allowing crews to expand protective measures on properties and areas near Eagle. The Sinnott Fire (#382), burning in steep… Read More ›
Firefighters taking measures to protect properties, Eagle from Sinnott Fire
Size: 1,000 acres Personnel: 41 Start Date: July 21, 2024 Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Firefighters are installing protection measures for structures along Mission Creek and the community of Eagle while monitoring the Sinnott Fire. This fire, burning in steep… Read More ›
Hot weather continues to escalate fire behavior, produce smoke in Interior Alaska
Upcoming weather system promises rain and cooler temperatures to subdue wildfires High temperatures continue to intensify fire behavior, challenging firefighters’ efforts to control wildfires and protect communities in Interior Alaska. However, a significant weather change is forecasted Friday to provide… Read More ›
Firefighters and aircraft mobilize to Sinnott Fire near Eagle on last day of heatwave
Smoke from rising fire activity and Canada wildfires triggers air advisory amid cooler weather forecast More firefighters and aircraft are heading to Eagle to work on the Sinnott Fire, while other wildfires in Interior Alaska remain active on what is… Read More ›
BLM AFS shifts resources, mobilizes crews for fire near Eagle as hot, dry weather continues
As Interior Alaska experiences another near-record hot day, firefighters are wrapping up work on some fires and mobiling to more pressing ones near Eagle. The BLM Alaska Fire Service is mobilizing crews and aircraft to Eagle to tackle the Sinnott… Read More ›