Despite rain received in other parts of the central Interior, the two remaining staffed wildfires in the Tanana Zone received minimal or no precipitation, and both continue to burn. Smokejumpers continue point protection around structures on the Lloyd Mountain Fire… Read More ›
Twin Ponds Fire
Tanana Zone crews hold, improve fire lines
Crews working across the Tanana Zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines. Allotment and structure protection remains a primary objective for fire managers and crews on the ground. Light precipitation with the potential of thunderstorms are anticipated. Boney… Read More ›
Lightning experienced in the Tanana Zone; crews continue making progress to secure fire perimeters
Fire growth and activity has increased within the Tanana Zone. Crews working across the zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines. Allotment and structure protection remains a primary objective for fire managers and crews on the ground. Buster… Read More ›
Fire growth and activity continues throughout the Tanana Zone
Fire growth and activity has increased within the Tanana Zone. Crews working across the zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines. Allotment and structure protection remains a primary objective for fire managers and crews on the ground. Boney… Read More ›
Tanana Zone fires see little growth; crews make progress on lines
Crews working across the Tanana Zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines. Allotment and structure protection remains a primary objective for fire managers and crews on the ground. Boney Creek Fire (#619) – 45 acres, 36 personnel, started… Read More ›
Steady progress continues for firefighters assigned to the Tanana Zone
There are currently 32 active fires in the Tanana Zone. A Distributed Real-Time Infrared (DRTI) flight confirmed a new spot fire based on previous smoke reports. The Warm Springs Fire is located south of the Boney Creek Fire and currently… Read More ›
Fire crews make progress in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by overcast conditions Friday and Saturday, allowing fire crews to make progress on protection activities. As a high pressure system moves toward central Interior, winds are expected to increase. Southwest winds 10-20… Read More ›
Fire activity decreases due to mild temperatures in the Tanana Zone
Fire behavior in the Tanana Zone was tempered by cloud layers on Friday. As a weather front approaches the central Interior, winds are expected to increase during the afternoon hours. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are expected during the day. Wind… Read More ›
Four new fires in Tanana Zone
Four new lightning-caused fires were reported in the Tanana Zone on Thursday with the largest estimated at 225 acres. Two of the new fires are staffed with crews this morning, and overall five of the 26 actively burning fires have… Read More ›
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