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At its start, the Alaska Division of Forestry focused in large part on managing forests for the state’s timber industry. Firefighting was a secondary focus

Firefighters defend Alaska resort from advancing wildfire By MARK THIESSENJuly 6, 2021 GMT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burned close to a vacation destination in interior Alaska on Tuesday, but fire officials believed Chena Hot Springs Resort would be spared. “They’re pretty confident that they’re going to be able to defend the resort, based on the measures that we’ve set up and the personnel we have on scene,” said Tim Mowry, a spokesperson for the Alaska Division of Forestry. Firefighters were working to protect the resort, homes and recreational cabins in the area about ...

Updated: 6 p.m. Monday The Munson Creek Fire picked up in strength Monday afternoon, and borough officials sent an evacuation notice to everyone east of Mile 48 along Chena Hot Springs Road. The fire that was smoldering for the past few days intensified and got less than a mile from Chena Hot Springs at about 3 p.m., said Tim Mowry, public information officer for the Alaska Division of Forestry Wildland Fire & Aviation Program. The wind was expected to change in the next hour and influence the fire's behavior. Per fire managers’ request, the Fairbanks North Star Borough sent a Level 3...

Fireworks prohibited, burn ban in place for Fairbanks and much of Interior Alaska Ryan Osborne © Provided by Fairbanks KTVF Summertime fireworks are barely visible in Alaska, and are an unnecessary fire hazard in the dry season according to officials. FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The 4th of July holiday weekend has begun and here in Fairbanks there are several restrictions and regulations surrounding fireworks and burning, due to a very dangerous dry spell. Beth Ipsen, Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service Spokesperson, says that every year during fire season, firewor...

Mark Thiessen July 02, 2021 - 6:18 PM ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near a hot springs resort close to Fairbanks crossed a ridgeline Friday two miles south of Chena Hot Springs Resort, a fire official said. About 100 firefighters moved back to set up protective measures around structures at the resort, along with recreational cabins and a few homes at the end of Chena Hot Springs Road. Residents and guests at the resort have been cautioned to have their bags ready in case they need to evacuate. “It’s far away, so we’re fine,”...