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Smokejumpers reach 30% containment on Siruk Fire northwest of Allakaket
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (88+ words) Home " Active Wildland Fire " Smokejumpers reach 30% containment on Siruk Fire northwest of'Allakaket By U. S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2026 Two dozen smokejumpers had the Siruk Fire (#340) 30% contained at the end of their shift Thursday night. The fire is estimated at 550 acres…...
Jade Fire 40% Contained; Whakatna Fire Placed in Monitor Status
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (276+ words) Home " Active Wildland Fire " Jade Fire 40% Contained; Whakatna Fire Placed in Monitor'Status By U. S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2026 U. S. Wildland Fire Service managers are expecting a more moderate fire day in Western Alaska today. However, the possibility for lightning remains in…...
White Mountain T2 IA crew deploying to Uncle Sam Creek Fire south of Salcha River
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (283+ words) Home " Active Wildland Fire " White Mountain T2 IA crew deploying to Uncle Sam Creek Fire south of Salcha River By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 31, 2025 The Monte Cristo Fire (#319) is currently 8, 773 acres and is located about 29 miles east…...
Test burn planned on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as mop-up and hazard tree work continue.
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (93+ words) Home " Active Wildland Fire " Test burn planned on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as mop-up and hazard tree work continue. By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 31, 2025 Road Advisory: Drivers are encouraged to check current road conditions and potential delays at 511. alaska. gov....