Alaska wildfire season starts early, with quick snowmelt to blame

Alaska wildfire season starts early, with quick snowmelt to blame

Teams competing in Alaska’s famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race know to be prepared for blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and gale-force winds. Competitors in the 2025 race, however, were forced to add wildfires to their already treacherous list of extreme conditions in the race. The race was moved to its northern route in early March after the … Continue reading "Early Alaska wildfire season has quick snowmelt to blame" The post Early Alaska wildfire…

First 2025 Alaska wildfire ignites before Iditarod winner crosses the finish line

Alaska wildland fire leadership encourages people to prepare for the upcoming season BLM Alaska Fire Service Manager Kyle Cowan Tyler Anderson, Assistant Fire Director of Operations for U.S. Forest Service Region 10 Deputy Director of Fire Protection Norm McDonald, Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection The record-low snow conditions south of the Alaska Range have had big impacts across the state, especially around wildfire potential. …