Southwest Area Fire Prevention
P.O. Box 130
McGrath, AK 99627-0130
Prevention Office Phone: 907-524-3010
Today's Fire Danger
Low
Fires do not ignite readily from small firebrands but may from more intense heat sources. Weather and fuel conditions will lead to slow fire spread and new fires will be relatively easy to control.
Title: Burn Permits Required starting March 17, 2025
Start Date: 03/17/2025
End Date: 04/01/2025
Description:
Due to a low snow year, burn permits in coastal alaska are required from March 17th, rather than the usual April 1. See the below AKfireINFO article for more.
Early Wildland Fire Season Expected in Alaska – Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Burn Permits are required from April 1st - August 31st
Current Burn Restrictions
Southwest Area
PERMITS REQUIRED
Small and Large Scale Permits are required. Burning is allowed today.