A report released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that the likelihood of a severe fire season in Alaska, similar to 2015 when more than 5.1 million acres burned, has risen significantly (34-60%) due to human-caused climate… Read More ›
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Mid Salcha Fire now 90 percent contained
July 23, 11:25 a.m. – Containment on the Mid Salcha Fire increased on Friday while the estimated number of acres burned decreased. Due to better mapping, the burned acreage total for the wildfire near the Salcha River south of Fairbanks… Read More ›
Firefighters mopping up Mid Salcha Fire – literally
Crews continue mop-up operations on the rain-soaked Mid Salcha Fire near the Salcha River south of Fairbanks. The 1,165-acre wildfire is 50 percent contained and there are 129 personnel still working on the fire, including five 20-person crews, according to… Read More ›
High water poses logistical challenges for firefighters on Salcha River wildfire
July 19, 8:30 p.m. – Firefighters working on a wildfire burning near the Salcha River south of Fairbanks went from fighting fire to building bridges on Tuesday morning. A rapid rise in the Salcha River due to heavy rain the… Read More ›
Rain helps and hinders firefighters on Mid Salcha Fire
Fairbanks – July 18, 7:45 p.m. – While heavy rain has aided firefighters working a fire burning near dozens of recreational cabins on the Salcha River south of Fairbanks, it is also posing challenges. The 1,170-acre Mid Salcha Fire has… Read More ›
Rain aids crews on wildfire burning near Salcha River
July 17, 9 p.m. – Firefighters battling a fire near dozens of cabins on the Salcha River continued to get a helping hand from Mother Nature on Sunday as more rain fell on the fire. The 1,170-acre Mid Salcha Fire… Read More ›
Change in weather helps firefighters get foothold on wildfire near Salcha River
July 16, 5:45 p.m. – Mother Nature continued to aid firefighters working to suppress a wildfire threatening several cabins on the Salcha River south of Fairbanks on Saturday, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. A change in wind direction… Read More ›
Change in wind direction pushes wildfire near Salcha River away from cabins
July 15, 8:30 p.m. – A change in wind direction on Friday helped firefighters keep a wildfire burning south of Fairbanks along the Salcha River from advancing toward several recreational cabins along the river. The Mid Salcha Fire quadrupled in… Read More ›
Wildfire near Salcha River grows to 700 acres; firefighters contending with high winds
A wildfire threatening multiple cabins on the Salcha River south of Fairbanks is now estimated at 700 acres and firefighters are working furiously to keep the blaze in check, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. Firefighters are being challenged… Read More ›
Firefighers attacking wildfire threatening several cabins on Salcha River
July 14, 6:30 p.m. – Firefighters are attacking a lightning-caused wildfire threatening several cabins on the Salcha River south of Fairbanks, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The Mid Salcha Fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. and had grown… Read More ›
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