News about evacuations • wildland fire

Another vegetation fire was recently sparked by equipment use. Even when you’re trying to do the right thing, timing, and conditions matter. Always mow before 10AM, and never when it’s hot, dry, or windy. One spark is all it takes to start a wildfire that threatens lives, homes, pic.x.com/nxi3b2Vnt2

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Fairbanks Northstar Borough until 8pm this evening for hot, dry, and windy conditions. A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring which could lead to the rapid spread of fires. pic.x.com/IeJdmyvZFA

Southern Alaska, enjoy the sun this Juneteenth! Some haze has moved into the area, originating from Canadian wildfires. Be aware of the warm and dry conditions raising fire start potential. For more, weather.gov/afc #AKwx pic.x.com/cw62zoC3Es

Alaska popping off… The Bear Creek Fire jumped the Parks Highway between Mile Post 270-274. Nothing but fuel on the other side. Parks Highway has a road closure staffed by the Alaska State Troopers. Thanks to the subscriber who shared these views from his flight. “Apocalyptic pic.x.com/PhxcySIjFF