Fire Alert In Copper River Valley August 6th, 2025

 

Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow 

BY ALASKA FIRE PIOS on AUGUST 6, 2025

UPDATE: AUGUST 6TH, 8:32 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

9 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE

CENTRAL COPPER RIVER BASIN...

* Winds...Southerly 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Timing...1 PM through 9 PM Wednesday

* Relative Humidity...As low as 23 percent.

* Temperatures...75 to 80 degrees.

* Location...Central Copper River Basin... including Chitina,

  Glennallen, Gulkana, Chistochina, Mendeltna, and Sourdough.

* Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be

  possible.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected, creating a high risk for new fires to ignite and for existing fires to spread rapidly.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring or are about to occur. In Alaska, this means warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are combining with dry fuels (like grass and dead trees) to create a high risk of wildfire.

This warning is also in effect for the Delta area tomorrow, Thursday, August 7th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Red Flag warning for Copper River, Tok Cutoff and Delta areas. 

Fire Prevention is key! Please use extreme caution with anything that could spark a fire.

• Avoid burning. Check for burn bans or restrictions in your area.

• Be careful with equipment. Do not use equipment that may emit sparks, such as chainsaws or lawnmowers, especially in dry, grassy areas.

• Properly dispose of cigarettes. Never throw cigarette butts on the ground or out of a vehicle.

• Extinguish campfires completely. Drown them with water, stir the ashes, and feel for any remaining heat. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.

There are no burn suspensions at this time, but please check with your local area before you burn.

You can also find more information about the Forestry burn permit program and suspensions at https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn

For current information on DOF Burn Permits, call the hotline at DOF Area Offices:

• Tok – (907) 883-1413 ext. 2303
• Delta – (907) 895-5483
• Fairbanks – (907) 451-2631
• Mat-Su Area – (907)761-6312
• Kenai-Kodiak – (907)260-4269
• Southwest – (907)524-3010
• Haines (Northern Southeast Area) – (907)766-2120
• Valez/Copper River – (907)822-8665