Fire Restrictions

This page is used to post fire restrictions including fire prevention orders and fire closure orders for BLM-managed lands in Alaska.

Fire prevention orders list restrictions on public activity, such as the use of open fires or fireworks.

Fire closure orders restrict public access to specific areas due to wildfire-related safety concerns.

Fairbanks District Office

• Temporary Fire Prevention Order AK020-23-001, issued June 7, 2023, for federal lands in the Gilmore Trail and Gold Run Creek area near Fairbanks, including the NOAA facility on the Steese Highway. Order expires October 31, unless rescinded.

• Temporary Fire Closure Order AK020-23-002, issued August 5, 2023 for the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area near the Wickersham Dome Trailhead near mile 28 on the Elliott Highway. CLOSURE ENDS Tuesday, August 22, 2023 through Recision of Fire Area Closure Order AK020-23-003.

Anchorage District Office

• No current fire restrictions