Smokejumpers are responding to a small fire near Mile 149 of the Taylor Highway, about 11 miles south of Eagle. At 4:50 p.m. Thursday, smokejumpers circling the area reported the #StarFire at 5–8 acres, burning roughly 400 yards west of the highway.
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- #KopshesutFire Update June 11: With little change expected in the next few days aside from a likely increase in containment from 50%, the next update will be published on Monday unless there is a significant event that requires earlier communication.
- #KopshesutFire Update June 10: Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the as warmer weather settles over the area. Containment has reached 50%. Firefighters connected control lines along the fire’s edges down to the Kobuk and are mopping up.
- June 9 Update for #KopshesutFire: 56 personnel, 40% containment, 1,447 acres Light westerly winds are predicted today and could blow smoke into Ambler. Firefighters continue strengthening firelines to keep the fire from moving closer to the village.
- June 8,2026 #KopshesutFire update: Cloudy weather with isolated showers on Sunday helped firefighters secure more of the fire’s edge. Containment increased to 30%, and the fire remains estimated at 1,447 acres. Read entire update online here: ow.ly/CWyV50Z8ZYE
- #KopshesutFire update for June 6, 2026. Aircraft & smokejumpers made solid progress on the eastern side of the fire and are reporting about 20% containment. Satellite images show the fire’s perimeter now covers nearly 1,500 acres. Read more: ow.ly/qXT150Z8s7E
- Fire activity significantly moderated, allowing USWFS personnel to advance efforts to stop the spread of the #KopshesutFire toward Ambler. 24 smokejumpers, aircraft, made good progress on the E edge and reported the fire is 500 acres with 10% containment
- #AlaskaFirePotentialOutlook: The #2026AlaskaFireSeason is ramping up as the temps warm and lightning increases. Of the 92 fires so far this year, 87 were human-caused. Read the entire #NationalFirePotentialOutlook at nifc.gov/nicc-files/pre…
- This #MemorialDay weekend, honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country responsibly. If you're grilling: ✅ Grill 15’ from homes/trees ✅ Keep grills clean ✅ Never leave them unattended ✅ Douse coals, use a metal bucket #RememberAndHonor | #PreventWildfires
- Cold mornings, leftover snow, and dry afternoons… Alaska’s fire season is already underway. Dry vegetation and human activity have sparked multiple starts. Fire season is unpredictable—prepare now. Get #FirewiseAlaska tips: forestry.alaska.gov/Assets/pdfs/ho… #HardeningYourHome
- 🛩️4 contracted water scoopers are ready to support wildfire suppression around AK for the #2026AlaskaFireSeason! Based at Fort Wainwright, these AT-802Fs scoop 800 gal in 15 sec. If you see them skimming lakes, give them space so they can safely return to the fire.
- 12 AK smokejumpers are working on one of two small fires reported in the YTA Monday. The #HornerFire is the smaller of the 2, estimated at about 0.25 acres, but has the most potential for growth with the warmer, windier weather forecast tomorrow.
- 8 #AlaskaSmokejumpers responded to the #LittleFire (#063) near Stebbins on Saturday — their 1st fire jump of the #2026AlaskaFireSeason. 🔥was ~10 acres in tundra fuels when SMJs arrived. Read more:
