Forest fires in alaska today. The fire display below represents real current conditions. Fire is a natural part of alaskas ecosystem. Interactive real time wildfire and forest fire map for alaska.
Data from the alaska interagency coordination center. Akt one of a string of blazes the alaska division of forestry attributed to power lines affected by wind and falling trees. Blm alaska fire service smokejumpers responded to two fires in rural alaska in the last few days emphasizing dry conditions still exist in some areas despite the wet cold weather present in other regions.
Wainwright near fairbanks aicc serves as the focal point for initial attack resource coordination logistics support and predictive services for all state and federal. Circles represent the size but not the shape of the fire. It is just one of dozens of blazes burning in the interior and south central alaska as the states summer tourist season gets into full swing and the fourth of.
At present several fires are burning in some of southcentral alaskas most popular tourist areas. The two largest fires are the mckinley fire and the swan lake fire and several smaller outbreaks are causing concern throughout the region. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in alaska on the fire weather avalanche center wildfire map.
Updates are provided since may 2020. Fires that have not been updated in more than a week are shown with grey markers. Dial 711 or 800 770 8973.
Managing fires in alaska. At certain periods during a fire season wildfires can be so widespread numerous or burning so hot that they cannot be put out easily. 7th ave suite 1360 anchorage ak 99501 3557 phone.
Hotshot crews from around the state have been joined by others from around the country to fight back. Aicc current fires map of alaska. List of current fires.
The blaze was reported at 420 pm. Wildfires are burning across alaska.