The forest averages 15 to 20 fires per year KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — The country’s largest national forest saw an increase in...
READ MORENew Medical Exams Required for Alaska Federal Firefighters
by Peter Prochilo | Oct 29, 2018 | News
Applies to those working for Alaska Fire Service FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — People wanting to fight wildfires in Alaska will have to...
READ MORECrews Keep Wildfire from Sterling, Alaska
by Peter Prochilo | Jun 20, 2017 | News
Firefighters gain control of western and southern edges SOLDOTNA, Alaska (AP) — A fire in Alaska grew to more than 2 square miles (5.18...
READ MOREAlaska Wildfire Continues to Grow
by Peter Prochilo | Jun 5, 2017 | News
Fire near Tok has burned 1.2 square miles ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire off the Alaska Highway has grown but has not caused...
READ MORECrews Battle Wildfire Near Tok, Alaska
by Peter Prochilo | Jun 2, 2017 | News
Fire involves black spruce forest near Alaska Highway FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Firefighters are battling a wildfire near an Alaska...
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