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Firefighters work to contain Oskawalik Fire in southwest Alaska
Alaska · Alaska

Firefighters work to contain Oskawalik Fire in southwest Alaska

After a strong initial attack Saturday, the Oskawalik Fire (#122) is currently an estimated 350 acres and listed at five percent contained. Firefighters worked on a direct attack along the fire’s edge and point protection for cabins and Native Allotments at risk from this uncontained wildfire. This is the season’s first large, full-suppression wildfire in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s (DOF) Alaska Coastal Region. Located ne…Read Article
Helitack and Aircraft respond to new fire west of Sleetmute
Alaska · Alaska

Helitack and Aircraft respond to new fire west of Sleetmute

10:00 PM Update: Located 10 miles south of Crooked Creek and 35 miles west of Sleetmute, the Oskawalik Fire (#122) has grown to more than 300 acres. A 16-person fuels mitigation crew from McGrath joined the Smokejumpers and Helitack crew early this evening to help suppress the wildfire. They were transported via aircraft to Crooked Creek and then shuttled by boat. Firefighters remained focused on securing the anchor point of the fire and assessi…Read Article
Fuels reduction work at Denali National Park & Preserve showcases power of interagency collaboration
Alaska · Alaska

Fuels reduction work at Denali National Park & Preserve showcases power of interagency collaboration

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Firefighters complete Anchorage Hillside project

(Anchorage, AK) – For the greater part of May, the sound of chainsaws rang throughout the neighborhood and billows of white smoke rose from the forested area adjacent to the Hilltop Ski Area. Trail closed signs and caution tape were draped across popular single track trails. Firefighter crew vehicles filled the parking lots, while men and women donning green pants and yellow shirts worked the land to reduce hazardous fuels in an area of Anchorag…Anchorage, United States · AnchorageRead Article

Wildfire in Central Oregon Grows to 2,000 Acres, Threatening Buildings

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The first large wildfire in Oregon this year has grown to cover 3,000 acres of federal and private land in central Oregon, fire officials said.WildfiresSee the Story

Alaska’s Wildland Fire Academies Shape the Next Generation of Fireline Leaders

Unified Training, Statewide Impact: Building Trust Across Alaska’s Firegrounds Alaska’s wildfire landscape is changing. With more fuel on the ground, longer seasons, and work on statewide fuelbreak projects starting earlier and ending later, the need for mission-ready crews is constant. The state’s Basic and Intermediate Wildland Fire Academies are designed to meet that need — intensive 12-day sessions that shape raw potential into confident, ca…Alaska · AlaskaRead Article

Smokejumpers make first jump near Central

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Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers made their first jump of the season on a wildfire near Central Saturday.Wildfires · AlaskaSee the Story

Statewide burn permit requirement period in Idaho begins

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An IDL permit is required for burns in all areas of the state outside of city limits. Campfires do not need to be permitted.See the Story

Burn Permit Suspension in the Delta area starting Saturday, May 10

Burn permits for the Delta Prevention Area are suspended until conditions improve. Call the Delta Permit Hotline for information. (907) 895-5483 NWS Alaska Fire Weather Map DOF Burn Permit alerts Burn permits are suspended Saturday, May 10th, in the Delta Prevention Area due to dry conditions and strong winds. The suspension will remain in place until conditions change. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. …Alaska · AlaskaRead Article

New study suggests controlled burns may increase bushfire risk

Prescribed burns are used to reduce bushfire risk. A new study suggests it has the opposite effect. Areas that had multiple fires prior to 2019–2020 had greater biodiversity losses when Black Summer fires hit compared to areas that had burnt once or not at all beforehand. (Australia)Australia · AustraliaSee the Story

Montana firefighters train on prescribed burns to combat wildfires

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Firefighters from across Montana gathered in the Blackfoot Valley for specialized training on prescribed burns as part of Wildfire Awareness Month.Seeing smoke on the horizon can be jarring for many Montanans, but this time of year, that smoke isn't always cause for alarm."The public probably knows that we're in a wildfire crisis right now," said Mike Schaedel, Forest Restoration & Partnership Manager at The Nature Conservancy.Watch the full sto…WildfiresSee the Story

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