How are state, local, and federal agencies preparing for an early fire season in Alaska? What little snow Southcentral Alaska received this winter is melting early in many parts of the state.
“The clock is running out.” Fire officials with the Alaska Division of Forestry say they are preparing for the potential for early fires. Statute establishes April 1 as the official start of ...
State fire officials will begin requiring burn permits in much of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska as of March 17 under an order issued Thursday declaring an early start to fire season.