Sunset Fuel Break – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Sunset Fuel Break

The State of Alaska’s Hazardous Fuel Mitigation program implements both mechanical treatments as well as shaded fuel breaks. The map of the Sunset Fuel Break showcases where both implementation methods are used. The completed, mechanical treatment areas are shown in green and the hand treated, shaded fuel break areas are shown in red. In this instance, hand treated fuel breaks are implemented in riparian areas near anadromous streams.

Winter work continues on State of Alaska hazardous fuel reduction projects

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on November 20, 2023

The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection manages a year-round hazardous fuel reduction program and is working on projects across the state, from Dillingham to Delta. Fuels reduction work aims to bolster community resilience to fire by… Read More ›

Contractor completes mechanical work at Sunset Fuel Break over winter months

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on March 16, 2023

Hand crews to finish approximately 32.3 acres of treatment in sensitive riparian areas. Ideal winter conditions have allowed Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s fuels reduction program in Alaska to remain very active. Removing fuels with machines, typically referred to… Read More ›

Proposed 6.2 Mile Fuel Break North of Houston & Meadow Lakes Public Comments Due April 25th

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on April 20, 2022

Protecting the communities of Meadow Lakes and Houston from continuous fire prone fuels has long been a shared goal between the local communities and the Division of Forestry. Public comments for this two phase multi year 6.2 mile fuel break… Read More ›