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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Fire Update

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Fire Update

Release Date: July 30, 2019 Contact: Joint Fire Information Center: (208) 274-3316 Final Update for Chetaslina and Long Fires COPPER CENTER, AK – With the increase of precipitation received over the Chetaslina and Long fires in the past several days, fire activity continues to be minimal. Fire personnel will continue […]

Weather Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warning for Alaska Yesterday-AP

Weather Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warning for Alaska Yesterday-AP

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Weather forecasters in Alaska issued a red flag warning Wednesday for a large portion of the parched state ahead of expected lightning storms that could spark wildfires. A red flag warning means “that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly,” according […]

F& G says Leave Them Alone!

F& G says Leave Them Alone!

Best Way to Save Wildlife Babies: Leave Them Alone Advertisement May 16, 2019 (STATEWIDE) – A newborn moose calf found alone in the woods – or even in your backyard – can appear helpless and abandoned. But don’t be fooled. Destitute as those big-eyed babies may seem, a protective mother […]

Valdez Small Boat Harbor Oil Spill 4/12 – KCHU Audio

Valdez Small Boat Harbor Oil Spill 4/12 – KCHU Audio

A Ford truck parked on Harbor Drive leaked an unknown quantity of diesel into Valdez Harbor this morning (Friday). Crews with the United States Coast Guard and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation were attempting to clean up the liquid fuel before it washed with rainwater into storm drains just above […]