COPPER CENTER, AK –Based on current and predicted fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group decided to lower the Alaska Preparedness Level from 5, the highest, to 4 yesterday. This is due to a decrease in statewide fire activity. Cloud… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – More rain is expected today as showers continue to move through the Copper River Basin area. An increase in rainfall expected for Friday. Recent precipitation across the south-central part of the state should moderate fire behavior. However,… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – Both the Chetaslina (#606) and Long (#484) fires received precipitation over the night moderating fire behavior. More rain is forecast for Thursday, but it will likely not be enough precipitation to put out the fires. The… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – Point protection operations on structures near the Chetaslina Fire continue today. Firefighters are positioned at the Tenas Jack, Kuntson and Copper/Cheshnina cabins and at Dadina Lake. Firefighters are working to install hose lay and sprinkler systems… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – At approximately 11:50 am on July 21, two public information officers, one from U.S. Forest Service, Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and one from National Park Service, Wrangell-St.Elias National Park and Preserve were involved in a… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – The Copper River Basin area weather provided some cloud coverage and cooler temperatures yesterday, but warmer, drier weather is expected again today and on into mid-week. In addition, strong, southerly winds are forecast which may increase… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – Valdez-Copper River Area Forestry and the National Park Service will host a fire information community meeting at the Kenny Lake Community Hall at 7 pm on Monday July 22, 2019. The purpose of the meeting is… Read More ›
COPPER CENTER, AK – Two lightning-caused fires continue to burn in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The National Park Service is working with the Valdez-Copper River Area Division of Forestry to manage both the Chetaslina Fire (#606) and… Read More ›
Open Fire Ban Lifted Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve News Release July 9, 2015 Copper Center, Alaska – Effective immediately, open fires are allowed by park regulations on all Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve lands. The term Open… Read More ›
Alaska National Park Fire Restrictions Lifted Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve have lifted fire restrictions – individual news releases for these parks are posted on… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 