Several big wildfires have burned in that area in recent years.
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Whale Pass residents seek last-minute halt to state timber sale near town
The sale’s boundaries push up against homes and would leave the surrounding hillside clear-cut.
With nearly 3 million acres burned, rainy weather slows Alaska wildfires
State and federal agencies are sending some crews home, but officials warn that the fires could come roaring back after a day or two of dry, warm weather.
Federal government sues Copper Center fishing charter over 2019 wildfire
According to the lawsuit, a guide started a fire at the river’s edge to warm the clients and keep bugs away, despite dry weather and warnings not to burn.
Supplies a ‘near total loss’ after wildfire burns Pebble Mine camp
Equipment for exploration was stored at the camp.
Wildfire activity escalates in Alaska with 20 new fires Monday
Thousands of lightning strikes were again detected across a wide area, from South Central to the Interior and Northern Alaska.
Crews work to contain 13-acre wildfire in East Anchorage
The fire came within 300 feet of the roadway, but there has been no damage to infrastructure or buildings.
Fire in Kasigluk damages school facilities
No injuries or deaths have been reported, but multiple buildings used by the school were damaged.
Forestry officials warn of dangerous fire conditions across much of Alaska
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag warnings for all of the central Interior and most of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska.
Firefighters contain wildfire in Bristol Bay walrus sanctuary
The fire was caused by a burn barrel near a Fish and Game camp.