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Alaska wildfire prevention bolstered by federal-state partnerships

Woody debris disposal sites reduce fire risks According to the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, a collaborative initiative between the USDA Forest Service and the State of Alaska is addressing wildfire risks through the development of woody debris disposal sites. Six operational disposal sites in the Mat-Su and Denali Boroughs offer residents an […]

Alaska bans PFAS foams in firefighting under new law

Alaska firefighting departments required to switch to non-PFAS foams Alaska firefighting departments must cease using fire-suppression foams containing PFAS chemicals under a new law effective July 22nd. According to a report from Alaska Beacon, the legislation, Senate Bill 67, passed nearly unanimously and became law without Governor Mike Dunleavy’s signature. The law targets Per- and […]

Alaska firefighting efforts continue on McDonald Fire

McDonald Fire: Firefighters work on containment measures As reported by the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service on Saturday (June 22), firefighter resources on the McDonald Fire completed burn operations on the south side of the fire, west of the 5 Mile Creek cabins. These burn operations are designed to remove fuels between the […]

Fire behavior increases on McDonald Fire in Alaska

McDonald Fire activity escalates with warmer weather As reported by the Alaska Wildland Fire Information, the McDonald Fire exhibited increased fire activity on Saturday due to warmer, sunny weather. Smoldering and group torching occurred in some areas, burning through pockets of unburned vegetation and producing visible smoke. Two designated firefighters on the east side provided […]

Alaska’s wildland fire season commences with cautionary measures

Fire season underway in Alaska April 1 marked the official start of Alaska’s wildland fire season, a period extending through August 31 as mandated by state law. This five-month span is historically known for its susceptibility to wildfires, with the state experiencing the scorching of up to 1 million acres annually over the past two […]

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