
Kenai-Kodiak Area Fire Prevention
42499 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, AK 99669
Prevention Office Phone: 907-260-4260
Burn Permit Hotline: 907-260-4269
Today's Fire Danger
Moderate
Fires can start from most accidental causes. Expect moderate flame length and rate of spread. Through safe burning techniques, burning can be done without creating a hazard.
Title: Early Fire Season Declared in Parts of Alaska
Start Date: 03/06/2025
End Date: 03/31/2025
Description:
Early Fire Season Declared in Parts of Alaska – Burn Permits Required Starting March 17
Due to warm temperatures and low snowpack, wildfire risk is rising across southern and coastal parts of Alaska. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) has declared an early start to fire season in areas within the DOF Coastal Region and Southeast Alaska. Burn permits will be required starting March 17, 2025.
Affected areas include:
Mat-Su DOF protection area
Kenai-Kodiak DOF protection area
McGrath-Southwest DOF protection area
Copper River-Valdez DOF protection area
All of Southeast Alaska