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Valdez/Copper River Area Fire Prevention

PO Box 185
Glennallen, AK 99588
Prevention Office Phone: 907-822-5534
Burn Permit Hotline: 907-822-8665

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: 03/10/2025

End Date: 04/01/2025

Description:

Burn Permits Required starting March 17, 2025 for Valdez-Copper River Area

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.



Burn Permits are required from April 1st - August 31st


Current Burn Restrictions


Valdez/Copper River Area 


NOT REQUIRED
Small and Large Burn Permits are not required at this time. Permits are required from April 1st thru August 31st each year.