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McDonald Fire

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Unit Information

Alaska Fire Service - Military Zone 
P.O. Box 3500 
Ft. Wainwright, 
Alaska 
99703 
Alaska Fire Service - Military Zone 
P.O. Box 3500 
Ft. Wainwright, 
Alaska 
99703 

Incident Contacts

  • INFORMATION
    Email:
    2024.mcdonald@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    907-356-5511
    Hours:
    8:00am - 8:00pm

News

McDonald Fire Update, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 07-02-2024
Updated On: - 07/02/2024 / 11:00
Cooler temperatures and light rains calm the McDonald FireSize:  160,818 acresPersonnel:  76Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Monday, July 1, 2024 07-01-2024
Updated On: - 07/01/2024 / 11:00
Thick Smoke Helps Temper McDonald Fire BehaviorSize:  160,818 acres Personnel:  96Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Sunday, June 30, 2024 06-30-2024
Updated On: - 06/30/2024 / 11:00
Hot, dry conditions keep the McDonald Fire activeSize:  145,775 acresPersonnel:  61Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Saturday, June 29, 2024 06-29-2024
Updated On: - 06/29/2024 / 10:57
McDonald Fire Grows, but Not Threatening CabinsSize:  127,957 acres    Personnel:  61    Start Date: June 8, 2024    Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Friday, June 28, 2024 06-28-2024
Updated On: - 06/28/2024 / 11:00
McDonald Fire Slows as it Reaches Old Burn Areas Size:  119,878 acresPersonnel:  73Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning 
McDonald Fire Update, Thursday, June 27, 2024 06-27-2024
Updated On: - 06/27/2024 / 11:00
Clear Fire and McDonald Fire Merge as Fire Activity IncreasesSize: 107,391 acres Personnel: 83 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning 
McDonald Fire Update, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 06-26-2024
Updated On: - 06/26/2024 / 11:00
McDonald Fire sees another day of active fire behaviorSize:  62,507 acresPersonnel:  72Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  LightningFAIRBANKS, Alaska – Fire behavior was active again Tuesday, ranging from group torching to backing and flanking around the entire perimeter. Group torching is defined as the burning of a small group of trees from the bottom up. 
McDonald Fire Update, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 06-25-2024
Updated On: - 06/25/2024 / 11:00
Transfer of command on McDonald FireSize:  54,158 acresPersonnel:  83Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Monday, June 24, 2024 06-24-2024
Updated On: - 06/24/2024 / 11:00
Hot and dry temperatures persist on the McDonald FireSize:  50,262 acresPersonnel:  83Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
McDonald Fire Update, Sunday, June 23, 2024 06-23-2024
Updated On: - 06/23/2024 / 11:00
McDonald Fire managers extend response to the NW to include the Clear FireSize:  47,304 acresPersonnel:  83Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning
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