FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Fairbanks District Office today issued a to restrict open fires, fireworks, and explosives on BLM-managed lands throughout the District except for areas north Wiseman, Alaska. The order goes into effect tonight at midnight and will last until rescinded. Hot, dry, and windy weather in Interior Alaska […]
Map showing current burn closure areas as of Wednesday, August 21. Image-Alaska Division of Forestry Due to extreme wildfire danger and current wildfire activity in Southcentral Alaska, as well as limited resources available to respond to new starts, the Alaska Division of Forestry is instituting an emergency burn closure on state, private, borough and […]
As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, Alaskans are getting out enjoying all the outdoor activities that our great state has to offer. Many Alaskans are planning to sit around a campfire and grill their meals on a barbecue. The Alaska State Fire Marshal reminds Alaskans, “fire safety should be […]