The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) is the state agency that fights wildfires and manages Alaska's forests. Part of the Department of Natural Resources, it runs fire crews, issues burn permits, sells timber, and oversees forest health and practices.
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Alaska raises wildfire alert as dry grass fuels 63 early-season fires
Alaska raised its wildfire preparedness to Level 2 on May 20, 2026, as 63 early-season fires burned 368 acres statewide, driven by dry grass exposed by rapid snowmelt before vegetation greened up.
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago2 min read
House panel holds wildfire evacuation bill over cost, scope concerns
The House Transportation Committee held HB 317, which would require DOT to prioritize maintenance of roads and airports in wildfire-prone areas for evacuation purposes, after concerns emerged about potentially $100+ million implementation costs and unclear scope affecting thousands of miles of roads and 237 airports.
by Alaska News5mo ago3 min read
Alaska moves to standardize wildfire evacuation alerts statewide
The Alaska House Community & Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on legislation to codify a uniform 'Ready, Set, Go' color-coded evacuation system across the state, addressing confusion that arose during the 2022 Clear Fire when inconsistent local systems left residents uncertain about danger zones.
by Alaska News5mo ago3 min read