The hot, dry and windy conditions in the Fairbanks area this weekend resulted in increased activity on several existing fires. Among the many fires producing an impressive and very visible smoke column was the Delta Fire (#221), which is burning… Read More ›
Wood Fire
Over 300 fires recorded in Alaska so far this season
Fire activity across Interior Alaska is on the increase Saturday afternoon due to hot, dry and windy conditions. Firefighters, aircraft and helicopters are all being utilized to protect people and property. Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches remain in… Read More ›
North Star Fire Crew headed to fire along Canadian-U.S. Border
The North Star Fire Crew is being reassigned to the Wood Fire (#330), burning north of the Top of the World Highway near the Canadian-U.S. Border. The fire was reported Thursday afternoon, producing a smoke plume visible from the Poker… Read More ›
New fire near northern border crossing producing smoke plume visible from Top of the World Highway
A new fire is producing a very visible plume of smoke near the Canadian-U.S. Border, north of the Top of the World Highway Thursday afternoon. The Wood Fire (#330) is located about 2.5 miles north of the Boundary Airport, and about… Read More ›