May 18th Fire Near Delta Agricultural Project. Escaped Burn. Helitack On Scene

Delta Junction Welcome Sign (Photo, Country Journal)

 

DFFP responding to an escaped agriculture burn outside of Delta Junction 

BY ALASKA DIVISION OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION on MAY 18, 2026 

5:30 PM — Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection resources are responding to two fires burning at the north end of the Delta agriculture project, just south of the Gerstle River. Multiple forestry engines, Helitack, local fire department tenders and the Tanana Chiefs Type 2 Initial Attack Crew are responding. Winds spread from an agriculture burn into the surrounding wildland. Helitack has arrived on scene and started bucket operations. 

No structures are immediately threatened and there are no evacuations. 

This report will be updated as information becomes available.