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Fairbanks, AK
Joined May 2013
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🔥🚩The U.S. Weather Service in Fairbanks a has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Yukon Flats in northeastern Alaska for 12-8 p.m. Sunday, June 14 due to predicted hot, dry and windy weather. #RedFlagWarning Read more: ow.ly/NEjo50Zbstr
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Smokejumpers are responding to a small fire near Mile 149 of the Taylor Highway, about 11 miles south of Eagle. At 4:50 p.m. Thursday, smokejumpers circling the area reported the #StarFire at 5–8 acres, burning roughly 400 yards west of the highway. ow.ly/Cu1850ZaKcv
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June 9 Update for #KopshesutFire: 56 personnel, 40% containment, 1,447 acres Light westerly winds are predicted today and could blow smoke into Ambler. Firefighters continue strengthening firelines to keep the fire from moving closer to the village. ow.ly/8Kz750Z9zXy
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June 8,2026 #KopshesutFire update: Cloudy weather with isolated showers on Sunday helped firefighters secure more of the fire’s edge. Containment increased to 30%, and the fire remains estimated at 1,447 acres. Read entire update online here: ow.ly/CWyV50Z8ZYE
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#KopshesutFire update for June 6, 2026. Aircraft & smokejumpers made solid progress on the eastern side of the fire and are reporting about 20% containment. Satellite images show the fire’s perimeter now covers nearly 1,500 acres. Read more: ow.ly/qXT150Z8s7E
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Fire activity significantly moderated, allowing USWFS personnel to advance efforts to stop the spread of the #KopshesutFire toward Ambler. 24 smokejumpers, aircraft, made good progress on the E edge and reported the fire is 500 acres with 10% containment akfireinfo.com/2026/06/05/47…
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#AlaskaFirePotentialOutlook: The #2026AlaskaFireSeason is ramping up as the temps warm and lightning increases. Of the 92 fires so far this year, 87 were human-caused. Read the entire #NationalFirePotentialOutlook at nifc.gov/nicc-files/predicti…
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This #MemorialDay weekend, honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country responsibly. If you're grilling: ✅ Grill 15’ from homes/trees ✅ Keep grills clean ✅ Never leave them unattended ✅ Douse coals, use a metal bucket #RememberAndHonor | #PreventWildfires
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Cold mornings, leftover snow, and dry afternoons… Alaska’s fire season is already underway. Dry vegetation and human activity have sparked multiple starts. Fire season is unpredictable—prepare now. Get #FirewiseAlaska tips: forestry.alaska.gov/Assets/p… #HardeningYourHome
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🛩️4 contracted water scoopers are ready to support wildfire suppression around AK for the #2026AlaskaFireSeason! Based at Fort Wainwright, these AT-802Fs scoop 800 gal in 15 sec. If you see them skimming lakes, give them space so they can safely return to the fire.
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12 AK smokejumpers are working on one of two small fires reported in the YTA Monday. The #HornerFire is the smaller of the 2, estimated at about 0.25 acres, but has the most potential for growth with the warmer, windier weather forecast tomorrow. akfireinfo.com/?p=47018&prev…
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#NeverForgotten: Arden Davis Jr. was a BLM Alaska smokejumper who died during a practice jump at the University of Alaska Experimental Farm field west of Fairbanks on May 11, 1966. Photo courtesy National Smokejumper Association
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As #AKWildfirePreventionAndPrepWeek wraps up, remember — the work doesn’t stop here. May is #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth, and prevention is a season‑long commitment. Stay fire‑aware, stay prepared, and help keep Alaska safe as the #2026AlaskaFireSeasoin ramps up. 🔥
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Chena Hotshots do it again! 🔥 For the 2nd year in a row, they won the coin toss for the first fire assignment of the #2026AlaskaFireSeason! Crews also celebrated Jake Livingston’s 29 years with AFS — an incredible legacy of mentorship and leadership.
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Who likes to hit the great outdoors and sit around a campfire? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Campfires smaller than 3 feet in diameter don’t require a burn permit, but one thing they do require is to ensure they’re ☠️. Follow these tips from our friend @smokey_bear #AKWildfirePreventionAndPrepWeek
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🔥 Sunshine and spring adventures are finally here. But did you know your vehicle could start a wildfire? Here are six ways that can happen. Spark a change, not a wildfire. 🚗🚙🏍️ #AKWildfirePreventionandPrepWeek | #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth
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🔥 May the 4th be with you! Wildfire season is coming, and you can help stop fires before they start. Take simple steps now to protect your home and community during #AKWildfirePreventionAndPrepWeek🛠️ Be wildfire wise. Be #WildfireAware. #MayThe4th
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